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Millar

Boy name · 139 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Millar: 139 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 10 births in 2023.

Millar began as a Scottish and northern English occupational surname for someone who worked in a grain mill, derived from Middle English *mille* and Old English *mylen*. Though more familiar as a surname, it has crossed over into first-name use, especially in Scotland. One prominent bearer is Mark Millar, the acclaimed Scottish comic book writer behind *Kick-Ass* and *Wanted*. The occupational root appears in countless place names worldwide, from Millarville in Alberta to countless Mill Streets and Mill Lanes, all echoing the same industrious origin. As a given name, Millar offers a sleek, modern alternative to the more common Miller, with the double-‘l’ giving it a distinctly Scottish texture that feels both sturdy and contemporary for a new generation.