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Mills vs Cloud

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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Cloud

Boy #2,879 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"visible mass of water droplets in sky"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,879
Total SSA Count
44
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Mills Rank #2,920
Cloud Rank #2,879

Cloud is more popular, ranked #2879 vs #2920 for Mills.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mills or Cloud more popular?

Cloud is more popular, ranked #2879 compared to Mills at #2920 in the United States.

What do Mills and Cloud mean?

Mills means "dweller by the mills, mill worker" (Old English origin). Cloud means "visible mass of water droplets in sky" (Old English origin).

Are Mills and Cloud boy or girl names?

Mills is primarily a boy name. Cloud is primarily a boy name.

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