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Gil vs Mills

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gil

Boy #4,030 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"joy, happiness"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Jewish Spanish Portuguese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,030
Total SSA Count
27
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

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

Gil Rank #4,030
Mills Rank #2,920

Mills is more popular, ranked #2920 vs #4030 for Gil.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gil or Mills more popular?

Mills is more popular, ranked #2920 compared to Gil at #4030 in the United States.

What do Gil and Mills mean?

Gil means "joy, happiness" (Hebrew origin). Mills means "dweller by the mills, mill worker" (Old English origin).

Are Gil and Mills boy or girl names?

Gil is primarily a boy name. Mills is primarily a boy name.

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