Milus vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Milus

Boy #38,451 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"soldier (from Latin miles) or gracious, dear (from Slavic milu)"

Origin: Latin / Slavic

Cultural Roots

Latin Medieval European Czech Slovak

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#38,451
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mil, Milo

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Milus Rank #38,451
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #38451 for Milus.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Milus ___

  • Milus Johann
  • Milus Anton
  • Milus Franz
  • Milus Ludwig
  • Milus Otto

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Milus

Milos Milo Lukas Elena

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Milus or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Milus at #38451 in the United States.

What do Milus and Theodore mean?

Milus means "soldier (from Latin miles) or gracious, dear (from Slavic milu)" (Latin / Slavic origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Milus and Theodore boy or girl names?

Milus is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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