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Millan

♂ Boy

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 (2025)#4984 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births20 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2013
Total births (all-time)≈ 231

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

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

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Millan mean?

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

How do you pronounce Millan?

It's said mee-YAHN /miˈjɑn/ — two syllables, stress on the second (the ll as a 'y').

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.

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