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Frederic vs Mills

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Frederic Rank #2,888
Mills Rank #2,920

Frederic is more popular, ranked #2888 vs #2920 for Mills.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Frederic or Mills more popular?

Frederic is more popular, ranked #2888 compared to Mills at #2920 in the United States.

What do Frederic and Mills mean?

Frederic means "peaceful ruler, peaceful power" (Old Germanic origin). Mills means "dweller by the mills, mill worker" (Old English origin).

Are Frederic and Mills boy or girl names?

Frederic is primarily a boy name. Mills is primarily a boy name.

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