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The baby name Mylo is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈmaɪ.loʊ/ (MY-loh).

Gender: Male
Syllables: 2.0
Pronunciation: /ˈmaɪ.loʊ/ (MY-loh)

What is the meaning of the name Mylo ?

The baby name Mylo is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈmaɪ.loʊ/ (MY-loh).

Mylo is in Origin.

Mylo is a modern English spelling of Milo, a name with layered roots. Scholars trace Milo to several sources: a Germanic element meaning "mild, peaceful," the widespread Slavic root mil- meaning "dear, gracious, beloved," and, by association in medieval Latin, miles, "soldier." Because the streams converged in medieval Europe, Mylo is often interpreted as "gracious" or "beloved," with an undertone of bravery or gentleness depending on the lineage you prefer.

Usage spans many centuries. Milo/Milon appears in Frankish and Norman records and in hagiography (St. Milo of Trier), while Milon of Croton kept the name visible in classical lore. The y-inserted Mylo emerged in English records in the late 19th century and has surged again in the 21st, paralleling the revival of Milo and Miles/Myles. Close variants and cognates include Milo, Miles, Myles, Milos/Miloš, and Polish Miłosz; feminine cousins include Mila and Milena.

Mylo has the following similar or variant Names

Mylo – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Boys 2025 #1 836
BN 0 #32 1 2,297
MV Boys 0 #75 5 3,375
PH 0 #110 1 5,607
EC 0 #121 1 2,502
Switzerland Boys 2024 #132 6 1,769
Belgium Boys 2022 #175 23 401
MT Boys 0 #179 1 4,064
Sweden Boys 2021 #182 2 1,578
France Boys 2021 #233 171 2,865
NA Boys 0 #253 1 6,830
Canada Boys 2024 #272 35 2,588
SG 0 #282 1 11,010
KZ Girls 0 #332 1 5,862
MY 0 #353 2 12,352
GH Boys 0 #361 1 8,138
PH Boys 0 #406 3 11,440
OM Girls 0 #424 1 15,987
PH Girls 0 #429 1 13,098
MX 0 #445 1 8,339
AR Boys 0 #483 1 7,628
GT Boys 0 #495 5 7,625
PA Boys 0 #505 1 9,305
United States Boys 2024 #517 434 7,044
RU Girls 0 #523 1 11,913
IQ Girls 0 #525 1 11,303
UY Girls 0 #536 1 6,731
LY 0 #559 1 12,703
PS Boys 0 #561 1 10,655
CM Boys 0 #573 3 12,054
BO Boys 0 #620 3 9,244
AR Girls 0 #629 2 8,289
SG Girls 0 #632 1 18,916
CL Boys 0 #699 2 13,390
SG Boys 0 #736 4 17,960
QA Boys 0 #743 1 18,093
BR Boys 0 #785 1 12,213
NG Girls 0 #826 1 15,093
United States Girls 2024 #909 8 8,487
CL Girls 0 #914 2 14,098
NL Boys 0 #920 32 5,873
PE Boys 0 #925 2 14,506
CO Boys 0 #975 7 15,656
NG Boys 0 #1,000 2 16,906
PE Girls 0 #1,010 1 14,861
SA Girls 0 #1,014 1 25,931
MX Boys 0 #1,026 8 16,355
MY Girls 0 #1,067 6 24,821
AE Boys 0 #1,143 1 22,615
CO Girls 0 #1,151 2 16,140
MY Boys 0 #1,175 8 25,439
MA 0 #1,197 3 20,986
DZ 0 #1,232 3 20,130
ZA Girls 0 #1,235 2 25,928
TR 0 #1,254 1 19,440
ZA Boys 0 #1,265 8 25,619
MX Girls 0 #1,267 1 17,781
SA Boys 0 #1,688 4 28,008

Mylo is popular in 41 countries — most recent births per country:

United States
Canada
Ireland
France
Scotland, United Kingdom

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People also ask about Mylo

Mylo is predominantly a boy's name.
Mylo is a 2 syllable name, pronounced /ˈmaɪ.loʊ/ (MY-loh).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Milo, Milos, Miloš, Miles and Myles.
Across languages, Mylo has these equivalents: Milo (English/German/Scandinavian), Miloš (Czech/Slavic), Miles/Myles (English, related).
Yes, very popular — Mylo ranked #1 in Ireland in 2025, and appears in official birth registries across 8 countries.
Mylo ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2025).
Mylo's popularity is holding steady. It moved from #1 in 2015 to #1 in 2025 in Ireland.