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Miller vs Shane

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

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Shane

Boy #602 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#602
Total SSA Count
473
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Miller Rank #439
Shane Rank #602

Miller is more popular, ranked #439 vs #602 for Shane.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Miller or Shane more popular?

Miller is more popular, ranked #439 compared to Shane at #602 in the United States.

What do Miller and Shane mean?

Miller means "one who mills grain" (Old English (mylenweard) origin). Shane means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Miller and Shane boy or girl names?

Miller is primarily a boy name. Shane is primarily a boy name.

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