Gregory vs Miller

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gregory

Boy #538 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"watchful, vigilant, alert"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Greek Roman Catholic Eastern Orthodox

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#538
Total SSA Count
553
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Greg

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

Gregory Rank #538
Miller Rank #439

Miller is more popular, ranked #439 vs #538 for Gregory.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Gregory ___

  • Gregory James
  • Gregory Thomas
  • Gregory Michael
  • Gregory William
  • Gregory Alexander
  • Gregory Paul

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 Gregory

Catherine Elizabeth Margaret Thomas Nicholas

If you choose Miller

Fletcher Cooper Brooks Piper Harper

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gregory or Miller more popular?

Miller is more popular, ranked #439 compared to Gregory at #538 in the United States.

What do Gregory and Miller mean?

Gregory means "watchful, vigilant, alert" (Greek origin). Miller means "one who mills grain" (Old English (mylenweard) origin).

Are Gregory and Miller boy or girl names?

Gregory is primarily a boy name. Miller is primarily a boy name.

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