Mylan vs Wilmer

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mylan

Boy #1,719 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dear, gracious, beloved"

Origin: Old Slavic mil

Cultural Roots

Czech Slavic American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,719
Total SSA Count
97
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
My, Lan

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Wilmer

Boy #1,848 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"resolute fame, desired renown"

Origin: Old German

Cultural Roots

Swedish Norwegian German American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,848
Total SSA Count
88
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Will, Wil

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Popularity Comparison

Mylan Rank #1,719
Wilmer Rank #1,848

Mylan is more popular, ranked #1719 vs #1848 for Wilmer.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mylan ___

  • Mylan James
  • Mylan Xavier
  • Mylan Andre
  • Mylan Lucas
  • Mylan Cole
  • Mylan Reid

Wilmer ___

  • Wilmer James
  • Wilmer Lee
  • Wilmer Ray
  • Wilmer Arthur
  • Wilmer Eugene
  • Wilmer Dale

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mylan

Roman Luca Zara Lyra Caspian

If you choose Wilmer

Elmer Millie Clarence Mabel Eugene

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mylan or Wilmer more popular?

Mylan is more popular, ranked #1719 compared to Wilmer at #1848 in the United States.

What do Mylan and Wilmer mean?

Mylan means "dear, gracious, beloved" (Old Slavic mil origin). Wilmer means "resolute fame, desired renown" (Old German origin).

Are Mylan and Wilmer boy or girl names?

Mylan is primarily a boy name. Wilmer is primarily a boy name.

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