Leonidas vs Mylo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leonidas

Boy #509 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"son of the lion"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek American Spanish European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#509
Total SSA Count
597
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Leo, Leon, Lenny

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Mylo

Boy #643 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"merciful, gentle"

Origin: Old High German (mild)

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#643
Total SSA Count
434
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
My, Lo

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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Leonidas Rank #509
Mylo Rank #643

Leonidas is more popular, ranked #509 vs #643 for Mylo.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Leonidas ___

  • Leonidas James
  • Leonidas Alexander
  • Leonidas Marcus
  • Leonidas Constantine
  • Leonidas Theodore
  • Leonidas Victor

Mylo ___

  • Mylo James
  • Mylo Lee
  • Mylo River
  • Mylo Cole
  • Mylo Bear
  • Mylo Fox

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Leonidas or Mylo more popular?

Leonidas is more popular, ranked #509 compared to Mylo at #643 in the United States.

What do Leonidas and Mylo mean?

Leonidas means "son of the lion" (Greek origin). Mylo means "merciful, gentle" (Old High German (mild) origin).

Are Leonidas and Mylo boy or girl names?

Leonidas is primarily a boy name. Mylo is primarily a boy name.

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