Miller vs Silas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Miller

Boy #439 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who mills grain"

Origin: Old English (mylenweard)

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Boy #81 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest"

Origin: Latin (Silvanus)

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Miller Rank #439

Silas Rank #81

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 vs #439 for Miller.

Is Miller or Silas more popular?

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 compared to Miller at #439 in the United States.

What do Miller and Silas mean?

Miller means "one who mills grain" (Old English (mylenweard) origin). Silas means "of the forest" (Latin (Silvanus) origin).

Are Miller and Silas boy or girl names?

Miller is primarily a boy name. Silas is primarily a boy name.