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Kyle vs Miller

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kyle

Boy #440 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"narrow strait, channel"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (caol)

Cultural Roots

Scottish English Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#440
Total SSA Count
716
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Miller

Boy #439 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"one who mills grain"

Origin: Old English (mylenweard)

Cultural Roots

English American German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#439
Total SSA Count
721
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Kyle Rank #440
Miller Rank #439

Miller is more popular, ranked #439 vs #440 for Kyle.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kyle or Miller more popular?

Miller is more popular, ranked #439 compared to Kyle at #440 in the United States.

What do Kyle and Miller mean?

Kyle means "narrow strait, channel" (Scottish Gaelic (caol) origin). Miller means "one who mills grain" (Old English (mylenweard) origin).

Are Kyle and Miller boy or girl names?

Kyle is primarily a boy name. Miller is primarily a boy name.

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