Wells vs Miller

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wells

Boy #377 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"one who lives near the wells or springs"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #439 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who mills grain"

Origin: Old English (mylenweard)

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Wells Rank #377

Miller Rank #439

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

Is Wells or Miller more popular?

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

What do Wells and Miller mean?

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

Are Wells and Miller boy or girl names?

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