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Mills vs Bill

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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Bill

Boy #4,669 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"resolute protector"

Origin: Old High German Willahelm

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,669
Total SSA Count
22
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Mills Rank #2,920
Bill Rank #4,669

Mills is more popular, ranked #2920 vs #4669 for Bill.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mills or Bill more popular?

Mills is more popular, ranked #2920 compared to Bill at #4669 in the United States.

What do Mills and Bill mean?

Mills means "dweller by the mills, mill worker" (Old English origin). Bill means "resolute protector" (Old High German Willahelm origin).

Are Mills and Bill boy or girl names?

Mills is primarily a boy name. Bill is primarily a boy name.

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