Mailo vs Nilson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mailo

Boy #6,273 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gentle, merciful, dear"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Hawaiian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,273
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Mai

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Nilson

Boy #6,413 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Son of Nils (Neil); son of the champion"

Origin: Old Norse/Scandinavian

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian Norwegian Swedish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,413
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Nils, Nil, Nick

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Popularity Comparison

Mailo Rank #6,273
Nilson Rank #6,413

Mailo is more popular, ranked #6273 vs #6413 for Nilson.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mailo ___

  • Mailo James
  • Mailo Alexander
  • Mailo River
  • Mailo Blue
  • Mailo Lee
  • Mailo Andre

Nilson ___

  • Nilson James
  • Nilson Erik
  • Nilson Anders
  • Nilson William
  • Nilson Bjorn
  • Nilson Henrik

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mailo

Milo Leo Enzo Cleo Zola

If you choose Nilson

Ingrid Lars Astrid Magnus Sigrid

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mailo or Nilson more popular?

Mailo is more popular, ranked #6273 compared to Nilson at #6413 in the United States.

What do Mailo and Nilson mean?

Mailo means "gentle, merciful, dear" (Germanic origin). Nilson means "Son of Nils (Neil); son of the champion" (Old Norse/Scandinavian origin).

Are Mailo and Nilson boy or girl names?

Mailo is primarily a boy name. Nilson is primarily a boy name.

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