Bray vs Mills

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bray

Boy #2,828 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"hill, marshland"

Origin: Old French/English

Cultural Roots

American Irish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,828
Total SSA Count
46
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Mills

Boy #2,920 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"dweller by the mills, mill worker"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,920
Total SSA Count
43
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Bray Rank #2,828
Mills Rank #2,920

Bray is more popular, ranked #2828 vs #2920 for Mills.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bray or Mills more popular?

Bray is more popular, ranked #2828 compared to Mills at #2920 in the United States.

What do Bray and Mills mean?

Bray means "hill, marshland" (Old French/English origin). Mills means "dweller by the mills, mill worker" (Old English origin).

Are Bray and Mills boy or girl names?

Bray is primarily a boy name. Mills is primarily a boy name.

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