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Nicholas vs Milo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicholas

Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Greek French Italian Russian German Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#117
Total SSA Count
3,025
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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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Popularity Comparison

Nicholas Rank #117
Milo Rank #120

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 vs #120 for Milo.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nicholas or Milo more popular?

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 compared to Milo at #120 in the United States.

What do Nicholas and Milo mean?

Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin). Milo means "soldier, merciful" (Germanic origin).

Are Nicholas and Milo boy or girl names?

Nicholas is primarily a boy name. Milo is primarily a boy name.

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