Kingston 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

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Popularity Comparison

Kingston Rank #178
Milo Rank #120

Milo is more popular, ranked #120 vs #178 for Kingston.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kingston ___

  • Kingston James
  • Kingston Lee
  • Kingston Oliver
  • Kingston Alexander
  • Kingston Cole
  • Kingston Reid

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 Kingston

Hendrix Jagger Zuma Harlow Piper

If you choose Milo

Arlo Finn Piper Luna Hazel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kingston or Milo more popular?

Milo is more popular, ranked #120 compared to Kingston at #178 in the United States.

What do Kingston and Milo mean?

Kingston means "king's town" (Old English origin). Milo means "soldier, merciful" (Germanic origin).

Are Kingston and Milo boy or girl names?

Kingston is primarily a boy name. Milo is primarily a boy name.

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