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Millard

♂ Boy

Pronounced MIL-urd /ˈmɪl.ərd/High

Meaning: Millard is an English surname of Norman roots, usually explained as 'mill guard' or 'guardian of the mill' — the man who kept the mill — though an origin in a Germanic personal name is also proposed. Its best-known bearer is Millard Fillmore, the thirteenth President of the United States. The derivation is not fully settled, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A Norman-rooted surname, usually read as 'guardian of the mill' (said 'MIL-urd'). Think Millard Fillmore.
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Origin MediumEnglish, Norman
MeaningMillard is an English surname of Norman roots, usually explained as 'mill guard' or 'guardian of the mill' — the man who kept the mill — though an origin in a Germanic personal name is also proposed. Its best-known bearer is Millard Fillmore, the thirteenth President of the United States. The derivation is not fully settled, which we note.
U.S. rank (2022)#13675 ↘ Falling
2022 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1922
Total births (all-time)≈ 16,733

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192218802022

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

Millard is an English surname of Norman roots, usually read as 'mill guard' — the keeper or guardian of a mill — though some sources propose a Germanic personal name behind it instead. It travelled into first-name use in America, most famously with President Millard Fillmore. The derivation is not fully settled, and we say so (said 'MIL-urd').

It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S. today. Rare, vintage, and presidential.

Did you know? Millard is generally explained as the keeper of the mill — the man who guarded the grain. Its most famous bearer is Millard Fillmore, the thirteenth U.S. President. The derivation is not entirely settled, which we note honestly (said 'MIL-urd').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Millard — Norman-rooted English surname; 'mill guard' reading; President Millard Fillmore

Variations

MillwardMilardMiller

Nicknames

MillMillyMel

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Millard mean?

Millard is an English surname of Norman roots, usually read as 'guardian of the mill,' though the derivation is not fully settled.

How do you pronounce Millard?

It's said MIL-urd /ˈmɪl.ərd/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Millard a boy or girl name?

Millard is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Millard?

Millard is a rare name for boys in the U.S. today.

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