Noah Boy
NOH-uh
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Mylo
BoyGermanic, American (modern coinage)
- Meaning
- uncertain (origin disputed)
- Origin
- Germanic, American (modern coinage)
- Pronunciation
- MY-loh
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #737
- US babies 2025
- 357
- Best rank
- #642 (2024)
- Peak year
- 2024
Meaning and origin of Mylo
Mylo is usually linked to Germanic and American (modern coinage) roots, but its original meaning is uncertain.
Mylo is a variant of Milo, a name whose origin is uncertain. It may come from a Germanic name element of unknown meaning, or from Slavic roots meaning dear or gracious, and it also recalls Milo of Croton, the celebrated ancient Greek wrestler. The spelling with y is a modern choice that gives the name a slightly playful look. Mylo sounds friendly and upbeat, with a two-syllable rhythm and a strong first beat. It pairs well with classic and modern middle names alike, and needs no nickname.
Popularity over time
Mylo first appears in US Social Security records in 1919. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 7 different years, starting in 2019. Its best national rank was #642 in 2024, the same year it reached its highest count of 437 babies. In 2025, 357 babies were named Mylo, and it ranked #737 nationally. That is 325% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #3,233 in 1950, #7,221 in 2000, #3,356 in 2010, and #737 in 2025. Of the 3,565 US boys named Mylo since records began, 62% were born in the 2020s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 1,017 babies.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Kasai, Dario, Amias, Lochlan, and Zayd.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Mylo ranked highest in Maryland, Georgia, and Pennsylvania.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | #463 | 11 |
| Georgia | #495 | 22 |
| Pennsylvania | #500 | 20 |
| Michigan | #557 | 15 |
| Wisconsin | #557 | 9 |
Gender, sound and spelling
About 96% of US babies named Mylo over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
Mylo is usually pronounced MY-loh, with two syllables. It has four letters, starts with M and ends in “-lo”.
Middle names for Mylo
A few middle names that flow with Mylo: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Mylo
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mylo mean?
Mylo is usually linked to Germanic and American (modern coinage) roots, but its original meaning is uncertain.
What is the origin of the name Mylo?
Mylo has Germanic and modern American roots. Mylo is a variant of Milo, a name whose origin is uncertain.
Is Mylo a popular name?
Yes. Mylo ranked #737 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Mylo a boy or girl name?
Mylo is mainly a boy's name. About 96% of US babies named Mylo over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
How do you pronounce Mylo?
Mylo is usually pronounced MY-loh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings