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Mills vs Tye

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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Tye

Boy #2,857 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"enclosed pasture by a river"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,857
Total SSA Count
45
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Mills Rank #2,920
Tye Rank #2,857

Tye is more popular, ranked #2857 vs #2920 for Mills.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mills or Tye more popular?

Tye is more popular, ranked #2857 compared to Mills at #2920 in the United States.

What do Mills and Tye mean?

Mills means "dweller by the mills, mill worker" (Old English origin). Tye means "enclosed pasture by a river" (Old English origin).

Are Mills and Tye boy or girl names?

Mills is primarily a boy name. Tye is primarily a boy name.

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