Lukas vs Milo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lukas

Boy #268 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"light, illumination"

Origin: Greek and Latin

Cultural Roots

German Scandinavian Polish Czech Slovak Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#268
Total SSA Count
1,287
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Luke, Lou

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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

Lukas Rank #268
Milo Rank #120

Milo is more popular, ranked #120 vs #268 for Lukas.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lukas ___

  • Lukas James
  • Lukas Alexander
  • Lukas Henrik
  • Lukas Erik
  • Lukas Cole
  • Lukas 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 Lukas

Elias Mattias Sofia Annika Nils

If you choose Milo

Arlo Finn Piper Luna Hazel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lukas or Milo more popular?

Milo is more popular, ranked #120 compared to Lukas at #268 in the United States.

What do Lukas and Milo mean?

Lukas means "light, illumination" (Greek and Latin origin). Milo means "soldier, merciful" (Germanic origin).

Are Lukas and Milo boy or girl names?

Lukas is primarily a boy name. Milo is primarily a boy name.

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