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Milo vs Mills

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Milo

Boy #120 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"soldier, merciful"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#120
Total SSA Count
2,988
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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

Milo Rank #120
Mills Rank #2,920

Milo is more popular, ranked #120 vs #2920 for Mills.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Milo or Mills more popular?

Milo is more popular, ranked #120 compared to Mills at #2920 in the United States.

What do Milo and Mills mean?

Milo means "soldier, merciful" (Germanic origin). Mills means "dweller by the mills, mill worker" (Old English origin).

Are Milo and Mills boy or girl names?

Milo is primarily a boy name. Mills is primarily a boy name.

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