Thane vs Mills

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Thane

Boy #2,992 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"lord, warrior who holds land by military service"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

Scottish English Norse

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #2,992
Total SSA Count: 42
Syllables: 1
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Bane Kion Tye Rick

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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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Jeter Leslie Kari Tristin

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Popularity Comparison

Thane Rank #2,992

Mills Rank #2,920

Mills is more popular, ranked #2920 vs #2992 for Thane.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Thane or Mills more popular?

Mills is more popular, ranked #2920 compared to Thane at #2992 in the United States.

What do Thane and Mills mean?

Thane means "lord, warrior who holds land by military service" (Old English origin). Mills means "dweller by the mills, mill worker" (Old English origin).

Are Thane and Mills boy or girl names?

Thane is primarily a boy name. Mills is primarily a boy name.

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