Pete vs Mills

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Pete

Boy #3,090 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English American Dutch Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,090
Total SSA Count
40
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Popularity Comparison

Pete Rank #3,090
Mills Rank #2,920

Mills is more popular, ranked #2920 vs #3090 for Pete.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pete or Mills more popular?

Mills is more popular, ranked #2920 compared to Pete at #3090 in the United States.

What do Pete and Mills mean?

Pete means "rock, stone" (Greek origin). Mills means "dweller by the mills, mill worker" (Old English origin).

Are Pete and Mills boy or girl names?

Pete is primarily a boy name. Mills is primarily a boy name.

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