Milo vs Jacob

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Milo

Boy #120 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"soldier, merciful"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #41 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Supplanter; one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

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Milo Rank #120

Jacob Rank #41

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 vs #120 for Milo.

Is Milo or Jacob more popular?

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 compared to Milo at #120 in the United States.

What do Milo and Jacob mean?

Milo means "soldier, merciful" (Germanic origin). Jacob means "Supplanter; one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Milo and Jacob boy or girl names?

Milo is primarily a boy name. Jacob is primarily a boy name.