Thompson vs Mills

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Thompson

Boy #2,935 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Thomas, son of the twin"

Origin: Middle English

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Boy #2,920 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dweller by the mills, mill worker"

Origin: Old English

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Thompson Rank #2,935

Mills Rank #2,920

Mills is more popular, ranked #2920 vs #2935 for Thompson.

Is Thompson or Mills more popular?

Mills is more popular, ranked #2920 compared to Thompson at #2935 in the United States.

What do Thompson and Mills mean?

Thompson means "son of Thomas, son of the twin" (Middle English origin). Mills means "dweller by the mills, mill worker" (Old English origin).

Are Thompson and Mills boy or girl names?

Thompson is primarily a boy name. Mills is primarily a boy name.