Milo vs Odyssey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Milo Rank #120
Odyssey Rank #5,405

Milo is more popular, ranked #120 vs #5405 for Odyssey.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Milo ___

  • Milo James
  • Milo Thomas
  • Milo Reid
  • Milo Fox
  • Milo Bear
  • Milo Gray

Odyssey ___

  • Odyssey Rose
  • Odyssey Mae
  • Odyssey June
  • Odyssey Claire
  • Odyssey Pearl
  • Odyssey Sage

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Milo

Arlo Finn Piper Luna Hazel

If you choose Odyssey

Atlas Journey Phoenix Lyric Zephyr

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Milo or Odyssey more popular?

Milo is more popular, ranked #120 compared to Odyssey at #5405 in the United States.

What do Milo and Odyssey mean?

Milo means "soldier, merciful" (Germanic origin). Odyssey means "long journey, epic voyage" (Greek origin).

Are Milo and Odyssey boy or girl names?

Milo is primarily a boy name. Odyssey is primarily a girl name.

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