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Mills vs Quill

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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Quill

Boy #3,125 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"writing feather, quill pen"

Origin: Middle English

Cultural Roots

English American Modern

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,125
Total SSA Count
39
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Mills Rank #2,920
Quill Rank #3,125

Mills is more popular, ranked #2920 vs #3125 for Quill.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mills or Quill more popular?

Mills is more popular, ranked #2920 compared to Quill at #3125 in the United States.

What do Mills and Quill mean?

Mills means "dweller by the mills, mill worker" (Old English origin). Quill means "writing feather, quill pen" (Middle English origin).

Are Mills and Quill boy or girl names?

Mills is primarily a boy name. Quill is primarily a boy name.

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