Alys vs Mills

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alys

Girl #5,224 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble kind, of noble birth"

Origin: Germanic via Old French

Welsh English Medieval European

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Boy #2,920 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dweller by the mills, mill worker"

Origin: Old English

American English Australian

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Alys Rank #5,224

Mills Rank #2,920

Mills is more popular, ranked #2920 vs #5224 for Alys.

Is Alys or Mills more popular?

Mills is more popular, ranked #2920 compared to Alys at #5224 in the United States.

What do Alys and Mills mean?

Alys means "noble kind, of noble birth" (Germanic via Old French origin). Mills means "dweller by the mills, mill worker" (Old English origin).

Are Alys and Mills boy or girl names?

Alys is primarily a girl name. Mills is primarily a boy name.