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Milo vs Knox

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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Knox

Boy #209 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"round hill"

Origin: Old English/Scottish

Cultural Roots

American Scottish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#209
Total SSA Count
1,701
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Milo Rank #120
Knox Rank #209

Milo is more popular, ranked #120 vs #209 for Knox.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Milo or Knox more popular?

Milo is more popular, ranked #120 compared to Knox at #209 in the United States.

What do Milo and Knox mean?

Milo means "soldier, merciful" (Germanic origin). Knox means "round hill" (Old English/Scottish origin).

Are Milo and Knox boy or girl names?

Milo is primarily a boy name. Knox is primarily a boy name.

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