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Paul vs Milo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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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

Paul Rank #264
Milo Rank #120

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Paul or Milo more popular?

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

What do Paul and Milo mean?

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

Are Paul and Milo boy or girl names?

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

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