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Mills vs Aster

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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Aster

Boy #2,790 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"star"

Origin: Ancient Greek

Cultural Roots

English Greek American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,790
Total SSA Count
46
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Mills Rank #2,920
Aster Rank #2,790

Aster is more popular, ranked #2790 vs #2920 for Mills.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mills or Aster more popular?

Aster is more popular, ranked #2790 compared to Mills at #2920 in the United States.

What do Mills and Aster mean?

Mills means "dweller by the mills, mill worker" (Old English origin). Aster means "star" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Mills and Aster boy or girl names?

Mills is primarily a boy name. Aster is primarily a boy name.

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