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Murray vs Mills

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

Murray Rank #2,744
Mills Rank #2,920

Murray is more popular, ranked #2744 vs #2920 for Mills.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Murray or Mills more popular?

Murray is more popular, ranked #2744 compared to Mills at #2920 in the United States.

What do Murray and Mills mean?

Murray means "lord of the sea" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Mills means "dweller by the mills, mill worker" (Old English origin).

Are Murray and Mills boy or girl names?

Murray is primarily a boy name. Mills is primarily a boy name.

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