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Milo vs Paul

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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Paul

Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

Cultural Roots

Latin Christian English French German Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#264
Total SSA Count
1,320
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Milo Rank #120
Paul Rank #264

Milo is more popular, ranked #120 vs #264 for Paul.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Milo or Paul more popular?

Milo is more popular, ranked #120 compared to Paul at #264 in the United States.

What do Milo and Paul mean?

Milo means "soldier, merciful" (Germanic origin). Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin).

Are Milo and Paul boy or girl names?

Milo is primarily a boy name. Paul is primarily a boy name.

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