Mills vs Willard

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 #3,004 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"determined guard, resolute protector"

Origin: Old English

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Mills Rank #2,920

Willard Rank #3,004

Mills is more popular, ranked #2920 vs #3004 for Willard.

Is Mills or Willard more popular?

Mills is more popular, ranked #2920 compared to Willard at #3004 in the United States.

What do Mills and Willard mean?

Mills means "dweller by the mills, mill worker" (Old English origin). Willard means "determined guard, resolute protector" (Old English origin).

Are Mills and Willard boy or girl names?

Mills is primarily a boy name. Willard is primarily a boy name.