Argil vs Milus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Argil

Boy #38,334 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"white clay, potter's clay"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American Latin

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#38,334
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Argi, Gil

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Milus

Boy #38,451 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"soldier (from Latin miles) or gracious, dear (from Slavic milu)"

Origin: Latin / Slavic

Cultural Roots

Latin Medieval European Czech Slovak

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#38,451
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mil, Milo

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Popularity Comparison

Argil Rank #38,334
Milus Rank #38,451

Argil is more popular, ranked #38334 vs #38451 for Milus.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Argil ___

  • Argil James
  • Argil Ray
  • Argil Thomas
  • Argil Wayne
  • Argil Lee

Milus ___

  • Milus Johann
  • Milus Anton
  • Milus Franz
  • Milus Ludwig
  • Milus Otto

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Argil

Virgil Clay Jasper Flint

If you choose Milus

Milos Milo Lukas Elena

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Argil or Milus more popular?

Argil is more popular, ranked #38334 compared to Milus at #38451 in the United States.

What do Argil and Milus mean?

Argil means "white clay, potter's clay" (Latin origin). Milus means "soldier (from Latin miles) or gracious, dear (from Slavic milu)" (Latin / Slavic origin).

Are Argil and Milus boy or girl names?

Argil is primarily a boy name. Milus is primarily a boy name.

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