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Mills vs Davy

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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Davy

Boy #2,844 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, dear one"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,844
Total SSA Count
45
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Mills Rank #2,920
Davy Rank #2,844

Davy is more popular, ranked #2844 vs #2920 for Mills.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mills or Davy more popular?

Davy is more popular, ranked #2844 compared to Mills at #2920 in the United States.

What do Mills and Davy mean?

Mills means "dweller by the mills, mill worker" (Old English origin). Davy means "beloved, dear one" (Hebrew origin).

Are Mills and Davy boy or girl names?

Mills is primarily a boy name. Davy is primarily a boy name.

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