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Mylan

♂ Boy

Pronounced MY-lan /ˈmaɪ.læn/Medium

Meaning: A modern spelling variant of Milan, from the Slavic element 'mil' meaning 'gracious, dear'.Medium

In 30 seconds: Mylan is a modern spelling of Milan, from the Slavic element 'mil' meaning 'gracious' or 'dear'.
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Origin MediumSlavic, American
MeaningA modern spelling variant of Milan, from the Slavic element 'mil' meaning 'gracious, dear'.
U.S. rank (2025)#1832 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births87 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,442

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202419322025

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

The name rests on the Slavic root 'mil', which carries the sense of being gracious, dear, or beloved. Milan is the established form, and Mylan reshapes it with a y for a more contemporary look. The warm meaning of the root stays intact.

It belongs to a 'mil' cluster that includes Milen, Milko, and Milenko, names that all turn on the idea of dearness. To English eyes the y also pulls it slightly away from the Italian city Milan.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Mylan is 'origin uncertain', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 70%
Behind the Name - Mylan — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

MilanMilannMilenMilkoMilenko

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If you like Mylan…

Milan— the standard form Mylan respells, from the same 'mil' root
Jaylan— the same modern feel
Jaythan— shares the -an ending
Daquan— the same modern feel
Brylan— a fellow American choice

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mylan mean?

Mylan is usually explained as meaning 'origin uncertain' and is most often linked with French tradition.

How do you pronounce Mylan?

It's commonly said MY-lan /ˈmaɪ.læn/.

Is Mylan a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Mylan is used as a boy name.

How popular is Mylan?

In 2024, Mylan ranked #1713 in the U.S. for boys, with 97 births recorded.

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