Mills vs Silas

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 #81 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest"

Origin: Latin (Silvanus)

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Mills Rank #2,920

Silas Rank #81

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 vs #2920 for Mills.

Is Mills or Silas more popular?

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 compared to Mills at #2920 in the United States.

What do Mills and Silas mean?

Mills means "dweller by the mills, mill worker" (Old English origin). Silas means "of the forest" (Latin (Silvanus) origin).

Are Mills and Silas boy or girl names?

Mills is primarily a boy name. Silas is primarily a boy name.