Miller vs Jay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Miller

Boy #439 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who mills grain"

Origin: Old English (mylenweard)

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Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

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Miller Rank #439

Jay Rank #397

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 vs #439 for Miller.

Is Miller or Jay more popular?

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 compared to Miller at #439 in the United States.

What do Miller and Jay mean?

Miller means "one who mills grain" (Old English (mylenweard) origin). Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin).

Are Miller and Jay boy or girl names?

Miller is primarily a boy name. Jay is primarily a boy name.