Connor vs Milo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Connor

Boy #136 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lover of hounds"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#136
Total SSA Count
2,606
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Con, Connie

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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
Nicknames
Mi

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Connor Rank #136
Milo Rank #120

Milo is more popular, ranked #120 vs #136 for Connor.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Connor ___

  • Connor James
  • Connor Patrick
  • Connor Michael
  • Connor Ryan
  • Connor Thomas
  • Connor Sean

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 Connor

Finn Liam Declan Siobhan Aoife

If you choose Milo

Arlo Finn Piper Luna Hazel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Connor or Milo more popular?

Milo is more popular, ranked #120 compared to Connor at #136 in the United States.

What do Connor and Milo mean?

Connor means "lover of hounds" (Irish Gaelic origin). Milo means "soldier, merciful" (Germanic origin).

Are Connor and Milo boy or girl names?

Connor is primarily a boy name. Milo is primarily a boy name.

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