Miller vs Roy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Roy

Boy #542 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"red (hair color)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#542
Total SSA Count
552
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

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Popularity Comparison

Miller Rank #439
Roy Rank #542

Miller is more popular, ranked #439 vs #542 for Roy.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Miller ___

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

Roy ___

  • Roy Alan
  • Roy Lee
  • Roy James
  • Roy Thomas
  • Roy Edward
  • Roy David

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Miller

Fletcher Cooper Brooks Piper Harper

If you choose Roy

Ray Dale Joyce Gene Shirley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Miller or Roy more popular?

Miller is more popular, ranked #439 compared to Roy at #542 in the United States.

What do Miller and Roy mean?

Miller means "one who mills grain" (Old English (mylenweard) origin). Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Miller and Roy boy or girl names?

Miller is primarily a boy name. Roy is primarily a boy name.

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