Milo vs Uriah

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

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Uriah

Boy #655 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is my light"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Christian American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#655
Total SSA Count
421
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Uri, Riah

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Popularity Comparison

Milo Rank #120
Uriah Rank #655

Milo is more popular, ranked #120 vs #655 for Uriah.

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

Uriah ___

  • Uriah James
  • Uriah Cole
  • Uriah Lee
  • Uriah Grant
  • Uriah Blake
  • Uriah Elias

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Milo

Arlo Finn Piper Luna Hazel

If you choose Uriah

Elijah Isaiah Hosea Miriam Selah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Milo or Uriah more popular?

Milo is more popular, ranked #120 compared to Uriah at #655 in the United States.

What do Milo and Uriah mean?

Milo means "soldier, merciful" (Germanic origin). Uriah means "God is my light" (Hebrew origin).

Are Milo and Uriah boy or girl names?

Milo is primarily a boy name. Uriah is primarily a boy name.

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