Mills vs Ely

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 #3,087 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ascent, high"

Origin: Hebrew

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Mills Rank #2,920

Ely Rank #3,087

Mills is more popular, ranked #2920 vs #3087 for Ely.

Is Mills or Ely more popular?

Mills is more popular, ranked #2920 compared to Ely at #3087 in the United States.

What do Mills and Ely mean?

Mills means "dweller by the mills, mill worker" (Old English origin). Ely means "ascent, high" (Hebrew origin).

Are Mills and Ely boy or girl names?

Mills is primarily a boy name. Ely is primarily a boy name.