Millar
English · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Millar
Millar is an occupational surname derived from the Middle English and Old English word "miller," referring to someone who operated a mill, with the double 'l' being a Scottish spelling variant.
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Etymology
Millar is an occupational surname derived from the Middle English and Old English word "miller," referring to someone who operated a mill, with the double 'l' being a Scottish spelling variant. The name is primarily used in Scottish and English-speaking cultures, with particular prevalence in Scotland due to the spelling convention, and has no specific religious association.
Millar currently ranks #4,271 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2019.
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