Luke vs Milo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Luke

Boy #34 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"man from Lucania"

Origin: Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy

Cultural Roots

Greek English Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#34
Total SSA Count
7,039
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Luke Rank #34
Milo Rank #120

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 vs #120 for Milo.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Luke ___

  • Luke James
  • Luke Alexander
  • Luke Thomas
  • Luke William
  • Luke Edward
  • Luke Henry

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 Luke

Leia Han Owen Mark Matthew

If you choose Milo

Arlo Finn Piper Luna Hazel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Luke or Milo more popular?

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 compared to Milo at #120 in the United States.

What do Luke and Milo mean?

Luke means "man from Lucania" (Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy origin). Milo means "soldier, merciful" (Germanic origin).

Are Luke and Milo boy or girl names?

Luke is primarily a boy name. Milo is primarily a boy name.

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