Larkin vs Mills

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Larkin

Boy #2,984 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rough, fierce (diminutive)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #2,920 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dweller by the mills, mill worker"

Origin: Old English

American English Australian

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Larkin Rank #2,984

Mills Rank #2,920

Mills is more popular, ranked #2920 vs #2984 for Larkin.

Is Larkin or Mills more popular?

Mills is more popular, ranked #2920 compared to Larkin at #2984 in the United States.

What do Larkin and Mills mean?

Larkin means "rough, fierce (diminutive)" (Irish Gaelic origin). Mills means "dweller by the mills, mill worker" (Old English origin).

Are Larkin and Mills boy or girl names?

Larkin is primarily a boy name. Mills is primarily a boy name.