Milan - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Milan \m(i)-lan\ is of Latin and Sanskrit origin, and its meaning is "eager, laborious or rival; a coming together". Usage in European languages is derived from Aemilianus, a Latin family name from ancient Rome. The northern Italian city of Milan takes its name from a Celtic word meaning "mid-plain".

For more information, see also related names Emiliano and Miles.

Baby names that sound like Milan are Malin, Mellan and Millen. Other similar baby names are Dilan and Eilan.

Milan is an uncommon male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Milan. Click here to compare Milan with related baby names.