Delfino vs Mailo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Delfino

Boy #6,255 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"dolphin"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Latin American Portuguese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,255
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Delf, Fino, Deli

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Mailo

Boy #6,273 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gentle, merciful, dear"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Hawaiian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,273
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Mai

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Delfino Rank #6,255
Mailo Rank #6,273

Delfino is more popular, ranked #6255 vs #6273 for Mailo.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Delfino ___

  • Delfino Antonio
  • Delfino Marco
  • Delfino Giovanni
  • Delfino Luis
  • Delfino Carlos
  • Delfino Jose

Mailo ___

  • Mailo James
  • Mailo Alexander
  • Mailo River
  • Mailo Blue
  • Mailo Lee
  • Mailo Andre

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Delfino

Lorenzo Matteo Marco Valentina Isabella

If you choose Mailo

Milo Leo Enzo Cleo Zola

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Delfino or Mailo more popular?

Delfino is more popular, ranked #6255 compared to Mailo at #6273 in the United States.

What do Delfino and Mailo mean?

Delfino means "dolphin" (Latin origin). Mailo means "gentle, merciful, dear" (Germanic origin).

Are Delfino and Mailo boy or girl names?

Delfino is primarily a boy name. Mailo is primarily a boy name.

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