Miller vs Paul

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

Paul

Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

Cultural Roots

Latin Christian English French German Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#264
Total SSA Count
1,320
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Miller Rank #439
Paul Rank #264

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 vs #439 for Miller.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Miller or Paul more popular?

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 compared to Miller at #439 in the United States.

What do Miller and Paul mean?

Miller means "one who mills grain" (Old English (mylenweard) origin). Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin).

Are Miller and Paul boy or girl names?

Miller is primarily a boy name. Paul is primarily a boy name.

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