Mills vs Oakes

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 #3,027 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dweller near the oak trees"

Origin: Old English

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Mills Rank #2,920

Oakes Rank #3,027

Mills is more popular, ranked #2920 vs #3027 for Oakes.

Is Mills or Oakes more popular?

Mills is more popular, ranked #2920 compared to Oakes at #3027 in the United States.

What do Mills and Oakes mean?

Mills means "dweller by the mills, mill worker" (Old English origin). Oakes means "dweller near the oak trees" (Old English origin).

Are Mills and Oakes boy or girl names?

Mills is primarily a boy name. Oakes is primarily a boy name.