Milan

Boy's name

Milan is a Slavic name derived from the word "milu" meaning "gracious" or "dear." It has roots in Czech, Slovak, Serbian, and Croatian languages.

Meaning Gracious, dear
Origin Slavic
U.S. births in 2023 1,552 Rising
Peak year 2024

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Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Milan Kundera - Czech-French writer known for novels like "The Unbearable Lightness of Being."
  • Milan Baroš - Czech footballer, played for Liverpool and national team.
  • Milan Lucic - Canadian ice hockey player in NHL.
  • Milan Mandarić - Serbian businessman, former owner of football clubs.
  • Milan Piqué Mebarak - Son of Shakira and Gerard Piqué.
  • Milan Hejduk - Czech ice hockey player, played for Colorado Avalanche.
  • Milan Stanković - Serbian singer, Eurovision contestant.
  • Milan Jovanović - Serbian footballer, played for Liverpool and national team.
  • Milan Badelj - Croatian footballer, plays for Fiorentina and national team.
  • Milan Michalek - Czech ice hockey player, played in NHL.

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