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Mills vs Tom

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
Tom Rank #2,829

Tom is more popular, ranked #2829 vs #2920 for Mills.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mills or Tom more popular?

Tom is more popular, ranked #2829 compared to Mills at #2920 in the United States.

What do Mills and Tom mean?

Mills means "dweller by the mills, mill worker" (Old English origin). Tom means "twin" (Aramaic origin).

Are Mills and Tom boy or girl names?

Mills is primarily a boy name. Tom is primarily a boy name.

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