Mills vs Dempsey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mills

Boy #2,920 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dweller by the mills, mill worker"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #2,845 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"proud descendant, son of the proud one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Mills Rank #2,920

Dempsey Rank #2,845

Dempsey is more popular, ranked #2845 vs #2920 for Mills.

Is Mills or Dempsey more popular?

Dempsey is more popular, ranked #2845 compared to Mills at #2920 in the United States.

What do Mills and Dempsey mean?

Mills means "dweller by the mills, mill worker" (Old English origin). Dempsey means "proud descendant, son of the proud one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Mills and Dempsey boy or girl names?

Mills is primarily a boy name. Dempsey is primarily a boy name.