Mills vs Mace

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 #2,832 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"heavy club weapon"

Origin: Old French

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Mills Rank #2,920

Mace Rank #2,832

Mace is more popular, ranked #2832 vs #2920 for Mills.

Is Mills or Mace more popular?

Mace is more popular, ranked #2832 compared to Mills at #2920 in the United States.

What do Mills and Mace mean?

Mills means "dweller by the mills, mill worker" (Old English origin). Mace means "heavy club weapon" (Old French origin).

Are Mills and Mace boy or girl names?

Mills is primarily a boy name. Mace is primarily a boy name.