Mills vs Hazel

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

Popularity Comparison

Mills Rank #2,920
Hazel Rank #2,841

Hazel is more popular, ranked #2841 vs #2920 for Mills.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mills or Hazel more popular?

Hazel is more popular, ranked #2841 compared to Mills at #2920 in the United States.

What do Mills and Hazel mean?

Mills means "dweller by the mills, mill worker" (Old English origin). Hazel means "hazel tree" (Old English origin).

Are Mills and Hazel boy or girl names?

Mills is primarily a boy name. Hazel is primarily a boy name.

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