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Simon vs Milo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Simon

Boy #251 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"he has heard, God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English French German Scandinavian Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#251
Total SSA Count
1,402
Syllables
2
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

Simon Rank #251
Milo Rank #120

Milo is more popular, ranked #120 vs #251 for Simon.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Simon or Milo more popular?

Milo is more popular, ranked #120 compared to Simon at #251 in the United States.

What do Simon and Milo mean?

Simon means "he has heard, God has heard" (Hebrew origin). Milo means "soldier, merciful" (Germanic origin).

Are Simon and Milo boy or girl names?

Simon is primarily a boy name. Milo is primarily a boy name.

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