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Jeff 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

Jeff Rank #2,932
Mills Rank #2,920

Mills is more popular, ranked #2920 vs #2932 for Jeff.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jeff or Mills more popular?

Mills is more popular, ranked #2920 compared to Jeff at #2932 in the United States.

What do Jeff and Mills mean?

Jeff means "divine peace, God's peace" (Germanic origin). Mills means "dweller by the mills, mill worker" (Old English origin).

Are Jeff and Mills boy or girl names?

Jeff is primarily a boy name. Mills is primarily a boy name.

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