Miller
Meaning
"one who mills grain"
Origin: Old English (mylenweard)
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #439
- Total SSA Count
- 721
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Moderate
- Nicknames
- Mill
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"one who mills grain"
Origin: Old English (mylenweard)
"black gemstone"
Origin: Greek (onyx)
Onyx is more popular, ranked #359 vs #439 for Miller.
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Onyx is more popular, ranked #359 compared to Miller at #439 in the United States.
Miller means "one who mills grain" (Old English (mylenweard) origin). Onyx means "black gemstone" (Greek (onyx) origin).
Miller is primarily a boy name. Onyx is primarily a boy name.