Miller vs Clay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Clay

Boy #544 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"clay settlement, clay worker"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Southern American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#544
Total SSA Count
545
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Miller Rank #439
Clay Rank #544

Miller is more popular, ranked #439 vs #544 for Clay.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Miller or Clay more popular?

Miller is more popular, ranked #439 compared to Clay at #544 in the United States.

What do Miller and Clay mean?

Miller means "one who mills grain" (Old English (mylenweard) origin). Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin).

Are Miller and Clay boy or girl names?

Miller is primarily a boy name. Clay is primarily a boy name.

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