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Mills vs Gil

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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Gil

Boy #4,030 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"joy, happiness"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Jewish Spanish Portuguese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,030
Total SSA Count
27
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Mills Rank #2,920
Gil Rank #4,030

Mills is more popular, ranked #2920 vs #4030 for Gil.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mills or Gil more popular?

Mills is more popular, ranked #2920 compared to Gil at #4030 in the United States.

What do Mills and Gil mean?

Mills means "dweller by the mills, mill worker" (Old English origin). Gil means "joy, happiness" (Hebrew origin).

Are Mills and Gil boy or girl names?

Mills is primarily a boy name. Gil is primarily a boy name.

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