Ely vs Mills

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ely

Boy #3,087 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ascent, high"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #2,920 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dweller by the mills, mill worker"

Origin: Old English

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Ely Rank #3,087

Mills Rank #2,920

Mills is more popular, ranked #2920 vs #3087 for Ely.

Is Ely or Mills more popular?

Mills is more popular, ranked #2920 compared to Ely at #3087 in the United States.

What do Ely and Mills mean?

Ely means "ascent, high" (Hebrew origin). Mills means "dweller by the mills, mill worker" (Old English origin).

Are Ely and Mills boy or girl names?

Ely is primarily a boy name. Mills is primarily a boy name.