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Tom 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

Tom Rank #2,829
Mills Rank #2,920

Tom is more popular, ranked #2829 vs #2920 for Mills.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tom or Mills more popular?

Tom is more popular, ranked #2829 compared to Mills at #2920 in the United States.

What do Tom and Mills mean?

Tom means "twin" (Aramaic origin). Mills means "dweller by the mills, mill worker" (Old English origin).

Are Tom and Mills boy or girl names?

Tom is primarily a boy name. Mills is primarily a boy name.

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