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Mills vs Ted

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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Popularity Comparison

Mills Rank #2,920
Ted Rank #2,917

Ted is more popular, ranked #2917 vs #2920 for Mills.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mills or Ted more popular?

Ted is more popular, ranked #2917 compared to Mills at #2920 in the United States.

What do Mills and Ted mean?

Mills means "dweller by the mills, mill worker" (Old English origin). Ted means "gift of God" (Greek origin).

Are Mills and Ted boy or girl names?

Mills is primarily a boy name. Ted is primarily a boy name.

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