Emerald vs Miller

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emerald

Girl #707 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"bright green gemstone"

Origin: Old French via Latin

Cultural Roots

American English Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#707
Total SSA Count
396
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Emmy, Em, Rald

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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
Nicknames
Mill

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Emerald Rank #707
Miller Rank #439

Miller is more popular, ranked #439 vs #707 for Emerald.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emerald ___

  • Emerald Rose
  • Emerald Grace
  • Emerald Jane
  • Emerald Claire
  • Emerald Faye
  • Emerald Kate

Miller ___

  • Miller James
  • Miller Reid
  • Miller Cole
  • Miller Grant
  • Miller Knox
  • Miller Hayes

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emerald

Violet Ruby Jasper Opal Garnet

If you choose Miller

Fletcher Cooper Brooks Piper Harper

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emerald or Miller more popular?

Miller is more popular, ranked #439 compared to Emerald at #707 in the United States.

What do Emerald and Miller mean?

Emerald means "bright green gemstone" (Old French via Latin origin). Miller means "one who mills grain" (Old English (mylenweard) origin).

Are Emerald and Miller boy or girl names?

Emerald is primarily a girl name. Miller is primarily a boy name.

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