Mills vs Larkin

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 #2,984 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rough, fierce (diminutive)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Mills Rank #2,920

Larkin Rank #2,984

Mills is more popular, ranked #2920 vs #2984 for Larkin.

Is Mills or Larkin more popular?

Mills is more popular, ranked #2920 compared to Larkin at #2984 in the United States.

What do Mills and Larkin mean?

Mills means "dweller by the mills, mill worker" (Old English origin). Larkin means "rough, fierce (diminutive)" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Mills and Larkin boy or girl names?

Mills is primarily a boy name. Larkin is primarily a boy name.