Mills vs Penn

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

Penn

Boy #2,952 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"hill, headland, enclosure"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English Welsh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,952
Total SSA Count
42
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Mills Rank #2,920
Penn Rank #2,952

Mills is more popular, ranked #2920 vs #2952 for Penn.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mills or Penn more popular?

Mills is more popular, ranked #2920 compared to Penn at #2952 in the United States.

What do Mills and Penn mean?

Mills means "dweller by the mills, mill worker" (Old English origin). Penn means "hill, headland, enclosure" (Old English origin).

Are Mills and Penn boy or girl names?

Mills is primarily a boy name. Penn is primarily a boy name.

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