James vs Miller

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

Playground Safety Score

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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
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Miller Rank #439

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #439 for Miller.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

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 James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Miller

Fletcher Cooper Brooks Piper Harper

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Miller more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Miller at #439 in the United States.

What do James and Miller mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Miller means "one who mills grain" (Old English (mylenweard) origin).

Are James and Miller boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Miller is primarily a boy name.

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