Milo vs Grayson

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

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Carter Julian Thomas Lorenzo

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Grayson

Boy #48 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"From the English surname 'son of the grieve (estate overseer)' or 'son of Gray'; a surname used as a modern first name"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #48
Total SSA Count: 6,211
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Mason Robert Eithan Colter

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Popularity Comparison

Milo Rank #120

Grayson Rank #48

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 vs #120 for Milo.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Milo or Grayson more popular?

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 compared to Milo at #120 in the United States.

What do Milo and Grayson mean?

Milo means "soldier, merciful" (Germanic origin). Grayson means "From the English surname 'son of the grieve (estate overseer)' or 'son of Gray'; a surname used as a modern first name" (English origin).

Are Milo and Grayson boy or girl names?

Milo is primarily a boy name. Grayson is primarily a boy name.

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