Milton - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Milton \m(i)-lton, mil-ton\ is pronounced MIL-ton. It is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "mill town". Also possibly (Old English) "in the middle of three settlements". Used as given name from the early 19th century. Poet John Milton; comedian Milton Berle.

Milton has 6 variant forms: Milt, Miltie, Millton, Milten, Miltin and Mylton.

Baby names that sound like Milton are Maldon and Meldon.

Milton is a very popular 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 Milton. Click here to compare Milton with related baby names.