Hanson vs Mills

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hanson

Boy #2,840 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Hans (John)"

Origin: Scandinavian/German

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Boy #2,920 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dweller by the mills, mill worker"

Origin: Old English

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Hanson Rank #2,840

Mills Rank #2,920

Hanson is more popular, ranked #2840 vs #2920 for Mills.

Is Hanson or Mills more popular?

Hanson is more popular, ranked #2840 compared to Mills at #2920 in the United States.

What do Hanson and Mills mean?

Hanson means "son of Hans (John)" (Scandinavian/German origin). Mills means "dweller by the mills, mill worker" (Old English origin).

Are Hanson and Mills boy or girl names?

Hanson is primarily a boy name. Mills is primarily a boy name.