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Davy vs Mills

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Davy

Boy #2,844 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, dear one"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,844
Total SSA Count
45
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Davy Rank #2,844
Mills Rank #2,920

Davy is more popular, ranked #2844 vs #2920 for Mills.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Davy or Mills more popular?

Davy is more popular, ranked #2844 compared to Mills at #2920 in the United States.

What do Davy and Mills mean?

Davy means "beloved, dear one" (Hebrew origin). Mills means "dweller by the mills, mill worker" (Old English origin).

Are Davy and Mills boy or girl names?

Davy is primarily a boy name. Mills is primarily a boy name.

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