Bea vs Mildred

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bea

Girl #2,146 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"blessed, happy"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American Italian French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,146
Total SSA Count
88
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Mildred

Girl #2,096 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gentle strength, mild power"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,096
Total SSA Count
91
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Millie, Milly

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Bea Rank #2,146
Mildred Rank #2,096

Mildred is more popular, ranked #2096 vs #2146 for Bea.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Bea ___

  • Bea Rose
  • Bea Jane
  • Bea Elizabeth
  • Bea Frances
  • Bea Louise
  • Bea Claire

Mildred ___

  • Mildred Anne
  • Mildred Jean
  • Mildred Louise
  • Mildred Frances
  • Mildred Ruth
  • Mildred Irene

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Bea

Violet Theo Cecily Hugo Iris

If you choose Mildred

Ethel Gertrude Dorothy Herbert Clarence

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bea or Mildred more popular?

Mildred is more popular, ranked #2096 compared to Bea at #2146 in the United States.

What do Bea and Mildred mean?

Bea means "blessed, happy" (Latin origin). Mildred means "gentle strength, mild power" (Old English origin).

Are Bea and Mildred boy or girl names?

Bea is primarily a girl name. Mildred is primarily a girl name.

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