US Popularity Rank: 736

Origin: British

Meaning: One who grinds grain, operates a mill

Miller, once a traditional job turned surname and now a rising first name with a British origin. This gender-neutral title means “one who grinds grain” or "operates a mill," as that is quite literally what a miller does! Miller is in fact one of the most common surnames in the United States and was most likely brought over by the British. However, in recent decades, the name has been used as both a boy's and girl's name. In particular for girls, the nickname Millie makes Miller all the more more appealing.