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Millan Pronunciation

Millan is pronounced mee-YAHN /miˈjɑn/Medium

Meaning: From the Spanish Millán — from the Latin Aemilianus, 'of the Aemilius family' (linked to aemulus, 'rival; eager, striving')Low

In 30 seconds: Rival; eager: Millan is the Spanish Millán — from Aemilianus, 'eager, striving'. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'mee-YAHN').

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Origin MediumLatin, Spanish

MeaningFrom the Spanish Millán — from the Latin Aemilianus, 'of the Aemilius family' (linked to aemulus, 'rival; eager, striving')

U.S. rank (2024)#5799 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births16 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2013

Total births (all-time)≈ 231

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Millan is the Spanish Millán — from the Latin Aemilianus, 'of the Aemilius family' (a Roman name linked to aemulus, 'a rival; eager, striving'; routes layered, which we note). The name honors St Millán (Aemilianus) of La Cogolla, a beloved Spanish hermit. A crisp, classic Spanish name (said 'mee-YAHN', the ll as a 'y'; nickname Mili).

In the U.S. it appears in Latino families. Rare, eager-and-striving at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Millán comes from the Latin Aemilianus, 'of the Aemilius family' (linked to aemulus, 'rival; eager, striving') — borne by St Millán, a Spanish hermit — a crisp, classic Spanish name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'mee-YAHN').

Overall data confidence 58%

Behind the Name — Millán — routes layered

Variations

MillánEmilianoMilan

Nicknames

Mili

Themes & Styles

Uncertain Latin Spanish Saint

If you like Millan…

Emiliano— a kin Aemilius boys' name

Milan— a sound-neighbor -lan boys' name

Julian— a fellow Latin-rooted boys' name

Adrian— another classic -an boys' name

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Millan?

Millan is pronounced mee-YAHN (/miˈjɑn/). Press play above to hear Millan said aloud.

How do you say Millan?

Millan is said mee-YAHN (/miˈjɑn/). Press play above to hear Millan said aloud.

What does the name Millan mean?

Millan is the Spanish Millán — from Latin Aemilianus, linked to 'rival; eager, striving'; the routes are layered.

Is Millan a boy or girl name?

Millan is a boy's name.

How popular is Millan?

Millan is a rare name in the U.S.