Ryan vs Milo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ryan

Boy #87 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little king"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (O'Riain)

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Boy #120 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"soldier, merciful"

Origin: Germanic

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Ryan Rank #87

Milo Rank #120

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 vs #120 for Milo.

Is Ryan or Milo more popular?

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 compared to Milo at #120 in the United States.

What do Ryan and Milo mean?

Ryan means "little king" (Irish Gaelic (O'Riain) origin). Milo means "soldier, merciful" (Germanic origin).

Are Ryan and Milo boy or girl names?

Ryan is primarily a boy name. Milo is primarily a boy name.