Lochlan vs Mylo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lochlan

Boy #774 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"land of lochs, land of fjords"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish Australian New Zealand

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#774
Total SSA Count
323
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Loch, Lockie, Lachie

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Lochlan Rank #774
Mylo Rank #643

Mylo is more popular, ranked #643 vs #774 for Lochlan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lochlan ___

  • Lochlan James
  • Lochlan Angus
  • Lochlan Finlay
  • Lochlan Ross
  • Lochlan Alexander
  • Lochlan Ewan

Mylo ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lochlan or Mylo more popular?

Mylo is more popular, ranked #643 compared to Lochlan at #774 in the United States.

What do Lochlan and Mylo mean?

Lochlan means "land of lochs, land of fjords" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Mylo means "merciful, gentle" (Old High German (mild) origin).

Are Lochlan and Mylo boy or girl names?

Lochlan is primarily a boy name. Mylo is primarily a boy name.

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