Miller vs Wells

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Miller

Boy #439 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who mills grain"

Origin: Old English (mylenweard)

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Boy #377 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"one who lives near the wells or springs"

Origin: Old English

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Miller Rank #439

Wells Rank #377

Wells is more popular, ranked #377 vs #439 for Miller.

Is Miller or Wells more popular?

Wells is more popular, ranked #377 compared to Miller at #439 in the United States.

What do Miller and Wells mean?

Miller means "one who mills grain" (Old English (mylenweard) origin). Wells means "one who lives near the wells or springs" (Old English origin).

Are Miller and Wells boy or girl names?

Miller is primarily a boy name. Wells is primarily a boy name.