Izar vs Mailo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Izar

Boy #6,323 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"star"

Origin: Basque (Euskara)

Cultural Roots

Basque Spanish French Basque Country

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,323
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Iz

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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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
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Popularity Comparison

Izar Rank #6,323
Mailo Rank #6,273

Mailo is more popular, ranked #6273 vs #6323 for Izar.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Izar ___

  • Izar Ander
  • Izar Mikel
  • Izar Jon
  • Izar Aitor
  • Izar Unai
  • Izar Beñat

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 Izar

Amaia Asier Itziar Gorka Nerea

If you choose Mailo

Milo Leo Enzo Cleo Zola

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Izar or Mailo more popular?

Mailo is more popular, ranked #6273 compared to Izar at #6323 in the United States.

What do Izar and Mailo mean?

Izar means "star" (Basque (Euskara) origin). Mailo means "gentle, merciful, dear" (Germanic origin).

Are Izar and Mailo boy or girl names?

Izar is primarily a boy name. Mailo is primarily a boy name.

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