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Ted vs Mills

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ted

Boy #2,917 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"gift of God"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,917
Total SSA Count
43
Syllables
1
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

Ted Rank #2,917
Mills Rank #2,920

Ted is more popular, ranked #2917 vs #2920 for Mills.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ted or Mills more popular?

Ted is more popular, ranked #2917 compared to Mills at #2920 in the United States.

What do Ted and Mills mean?

Ted means "gift of God" (Greek origin). Mills means "dweller by the mills, mill worker" (Old English origin).

Are Ted and Mills boy or girl names?

Ted is primarily a boy name. Mills is primarily a boy name.

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