Cliff vs Mills

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cliff

Boy #3,023 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"steep rock face by a crossing"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #2,920 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dweller by the mills, mill worker"

Origin: Old English

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Cliff Rank #3,023

Mills Rank #2,920

Mills is more popular, ranked #2920 vs #3023 for Cliff.

Is Cliff or Mills more popular?

Mills is more popular, ranked #2920 compared to Cliff at #3023 in the United States.

What do Cliff and Mills mean?

Cliff means "steep rock face by a crossing" (Old English origin). Mills means "dweller by the mills, mill worker" (Old English origin).

Are Cliff and Mills boy or girl names?

Cliff is primarily a boy name. Mills is primarily a boy name.