Miller vs Reed

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Miller

Boy #439 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who mills grain"

Origin: Old English (mylenweard)

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Boy #422 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"lives near reeds"

Origin: Old English

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Miller Rank #439

Reed Rank #422

Reed is more popular, ranked #422 vs #439 for Miller.

Is Miller or Reed more popular?

Reed is more popular, ranked #422 compared to Miller at #439 in the United States.

What do Miller and Reed mean?

Miller means "one who mills grain" (Old English (mylenweard) origin). Reed means "lives near reeds" (Old English origin).

Are Miller and Reed boy or girl names?

Miller is primarily a boy name. Reed is primarily a boy name.