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Milo vs Peter

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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Peter

Boy #192 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Greek Dutch Scandinavian German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#192
Total SSA Count
1,889
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Milo Rank #120
Peter Rank #192

Milo is more popular, ranked #120 vs #192 for Peter.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Milo or Peter more popular?

Milo is more popular, ranked #120 compared to Peter at #192 in the United States.

What do Milo and Peter mean?

Milo means "soldier, merciful" (Germanic origin). Peter means "rock, stone" (Greek origin).

Are Milo and Peter boy or girl names?

Milo is primarily a boy name. Peter is primarily a boy name.

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