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Miller vs Simon

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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Simon

Boy #251 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"he has heard, God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English French German Scandinavian Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#251
Total SSA Count
1,402
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Miller Rank #439
Simon Rank #251

Simon is more popular, ranked #251 vs #439 for Miller.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Miller or Simon more popular?

Simon is more popular, ranked #251 compared to Miller at #439 in the United States.

What do Miller and Simon mean?

Miller means "one who mills grain" (Old English (mylenweard) origin). Simon means "he has heard, God has heard" (Hebrew origin).

Are Miller and Simon boy or girl names?

Miller is primarily a boy name. Simon is primarily a boy name.

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