Miller vs Allen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Miller

Boy #439 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who mills grain"

Origin: Old English (mylenweard)

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Boy #574 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome, cheerful"

Origin: Celtic

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Miller Rank #439

Allen Rank #574

Miller is more popular, ranked #439 vs #574 for Allen.

Is Miller or Allen more popular?

Miller is more popular, ranked #439 compared to Allen at #574 in the United States.

What do Miller and Allen mean?

Miller means "one who mills grain" (Old English (mylenweard) origin). Allen means "handsome, cheerful" (Celtic origin).

Are Miller and Allen boy or girl names?

Miller is primarily a boy name. Allen is primarily a boy name.