Bodhi vs Milo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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
Nicknames
Mi

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Bodhi Rank #303
Milo Rank #120

Milo is more popular, ranked #120 vs #303 for Bodhi.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Bodhi ___

  • Bodhi Bodhi James
  • Bodhi Bodhi River
  • Bodhi Bodhi Sage
  • Bodhi Bodhi Cole
  • Bodhi Bodhi Cruz

Milo ___

  • Milo James
  • Milo Thomas
  • Milo Reid
  • Milo Fox
  • Milo Bear
  • Milo Gray

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Bodhi

Sage River Luna Zephyr Willow

If you choose Milo

Arlo Finn Piper Luna Hazel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bodhi or Milo more popular?

Milo is more popular, ranked #120 compared to Bodhi at #303 in the United States.

What do Bodhi and Milo mean?

Milo means "soldier, merciful" (Germanic origin).

Are Bodhi and Milo boy or girl names?

Bodhi is primarily a boy name. Milo is primarily a boy name.

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