Mills vs Thompson

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 #2,935 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Thomas, son of the twin"

Origin: Middle English

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Mills Rank #2,920

Thompson Rank #2,935

Mills is more popular, ranked #2920 vs #2935 for Thompson.

Is Mills or Thompson more popular?

Mills is more popular, ranked #2920 compared to Thompson at #2935 in the United States.

What do Mills and Thompson mean?

Mills means "dweller by the mills, mill worker" (Old English origin). Thompson means "son of Thomas, son of the twin" (Middle English origin).

Are Mills and Thompson boy or girl names?

Mills is primarily a boy name. Thompson is primarily a boy name.