Miller vs Hector

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Miller

Boy #439 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who mills grain"

Origin: Old English (mylenweard)

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Boy #381 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to hold fast, to restrain"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Miller Rank #439

Hector Rank #381

Hector is more popular, ranked #381 vs #439 for Miller.

Is Miller or Hector more popular?

Hector is more popular, ranked #381 compared to Miller at #439 in the United States.

What do Miller and Hector mean?

Miller means "one who mills grain" (Old English (mylenweard) origin). Hector means "to hold fast, to restrain" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Miller and Hector boy or girl names?

Miller is primarily a boy name. Hector is primarily a boy name.