Bray 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
Nicknames
Mil, Miy, Miie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Bray Rank #2,828
Mills Rank #2,920

Bray is more popular, ranked #2828 vs #2920 for Mills.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Bray ___

  • Bray James
  • Bray Thomas
  • Bray Lee
  • Bray Alexander
  • Bray Elliott
  • Bray Owen

Mills ___

  • Mills James
  • Mills Harrison
  • Mills Bennett
  • Mills Cooper
  • Mills Edward
  • Mills Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Bray

Grey Finn Quinn Blake Sloane

If you choose Mills

Brooks Hayes Reed Palmer Nash

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bray or Mills more popular?

Bray is more popular, ranked #2828 compared to Mills at #2920 in the United States.

What do Bray and Mills mean?

Bray means "hill, marshland" (Old French/English origin). Mills means "dweller by the mills, mill worker" (Old English origin).

Are Bray and Mills boy or girl names?

Bray is primarily a boy name. Mills is primarily a boy name.

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