Miller vs Forrest

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Miller

Boy #439 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who mills grain"

Origin: Old English (mylenweard)

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Boy #408 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller near the woods"

Origin: Old French

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Miller Rank #439

Forrest Rank #408

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 vs #439 for Miller.

Is Miller or Forrest more popular?

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 compared to Miller at #439 in the United States.

What do Miller and Forrest mean?

Miller means "one who mills grain" (Old English (mylenweard) origin). Forrest means "dweller near the woods" (Old French origin).

Are Miller and Forrest boy or girl names?

Miller is primarily a boy name. Forrest is primarily a boy name.