Mills vs Marlowe

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
Marlowe Rank #2,781

Marlowe is more popular, ranked #2781 vs #2920 for Mills.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mills or Marlowe more popular?

Marlowe is more popular, ranked #2781 compared to Mills at #2920 in the United States.

What do Mills and Marlowe mean?

Mills means "dweller by the mills, mill worker" (Old English origin). Marlowe means "remnants of a lake, driftwood" (Old English origin).

Are Mills and Marlowe boy or girl names?

Mills is primarily a boy name. Marlowe is primarily a boy name.

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