Mills vs Ruston

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mills

Boy #2,920 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dweller by the mills, mill worker"

Origin: Old English

American English Australian

✓ All Clear

Boy #3,029 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"settlement near rye fields"

Origin: Old English

American English

✓ All Clear

Mills Rank #2,920

Ruston Rank #3,029

Mills is more popular, ranked #2920 vs #3029 for Ruston.

Is Mills or Ruston more popular?

Mills is more popular, ranked #2920 compared to Ruston at #3029 in the United States.

What do Mills and Ruston mean?

Mills means "dweller by the mills, mill worker" (Old English origin). Ruston means "settlement near rye fields" (Old English origin).

Are Mills and Ruston boy or girl names?

Mills is primarily a boy name. Ruston is primarily a boy name.