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Milo vs Ellis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Milo

Boy #120 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"soldier, merciful"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#120
Total SSA Count
2,988
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Ellis

Boy #273 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"benevolent, kind"

Origin: Welsh from Hebrew Elijah

Cultural Roots

Welsh English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#273
Total SSA Count
1,250
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Milo Rank #120
Ellis Rank #273

Milo is more popular, ranked #120 vs #273 for Ellis.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Milo or Ellis more popular?

Milo is more popular, ranked #120 compared to Ellis at #273 in the United States.

What do Milo and Ellis mean?

Milo means "soldier, merciful" (Germanic origin). Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin).

Are Milo and Ellis boy or girl names?

Milo is primarily a boy name. Ellis is primarily a boy name.

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