Buddy vs Miloh

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Buddy

Boy #3,784 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"friend, companion"

Origin: American English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,784
Total SSA Count
29
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Bud

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Miloh

Boy #3,697 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gracious, merciful"

Origin: Slavic

Cultural Roots

English American Germanic Slavic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,697
Total SSA Count
30
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Mi

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Buddy Rank #3,784
Miloh Rank #3,697

Miloh is more popular, ranked #3697 vs #3784 for Buddy.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Buddy ___

  • Buddy James
  • Buddy Lee
  • Buddy Ray
  • Buddy Wayne
  • Buddy Dale

Miloh ___

  • Miloh James
  • Miloh John
  • Miloh Lee
  • Miloh Alexander
  • Miloh Thomas
  • Miloh Reid

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Buddy

Hank Roy Dolly June Tommy

If you choose Miloh

Theo Leo Otis Cleo Arlo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Buddy or Miloh more popular?

Miloh is more popular, ranked #3697 compared to Buddy at #3784 in the United States.

What do Buddy and Miloh mean?

Buddy means "friend, companion" (American English origin). Miloh means "gracious, merciful" (Slavic origin).

Are Buddy and Miloh boy or girl names?

Buddy is primarily a boy name. Miloh is primarily a boy name.

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