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Mills vs Milo

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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Milo

Boy #120 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"soldier, merciful"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#120
Total SSA Count
2,988
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Mills Rank #2,920
Milo Rank #120

Milo is more popular, ranked #120 vs #2920 for Mills.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mills or Milo more popular?

Milo is more popular, ranked #120 compared to Mills at #2920 in the United States.

What do Mills and Milo mean?

Mills means "dweller by the mills, mill worker" (Old English origin). Milo means "soldier, merciful" (Germanic origin).

Are Mills and Milo boy or girl names?

Mills is primarily a boy name. Milo is primarily a boy name.

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