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At a Glance: Name: Miller – Meaning: one who grinds grain – Origin: English (surname) – Gender: Neutral – Pronunciation: MIL-er
Miller began as an English surname before it crossed over into use as a given name for any gender. It's an occupational name, literally meaning one who grinds grain, and it carries an old-fashioned, workmanlike feel. Say it MIL-er (/ˈmɪlər/). You may see it listed elsewhere with a meaning like 'boundary's gate,' but that doesn't match Miller's actual history — the name simply comes from the grain-milling trade.
Meaning & Origin of Miller
Meaning: One who grinds grain.
Origin: English (surname).
A common claim: Miller is sometimes listed on baby-name sites with an unrelated meaning like 'boundary's gate.' Actually: That gloss doesn't match any attested etymology for Miller — the name is simply the occupational surname for someone who grinds grain, transferred to given-name use.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Miller
Phonetic: MIL-er IPA: /ˈmɪlər/
Popularity of Miller
In 2024, 721 babies were named Miller, putting it at #438 nationally — the highest rank it's reached across the full 1880–2024 record.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Miller mean?
One who grinds grain. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Miller)
How do you pronounce Miller?
Miller is pronounced MIL-er (IPA: /ˈmɪlər/).
Is Miller a popular name right now?
Miller is at its highest recorded popularity right now, ranked #438 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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