Charlotte 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

Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Mills Rank #2,920

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #2920 for Mills.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Charlotte ___

  • Charlotte Rose
  • Charlotte Grace
  • Charlotte Anne
  • Charlotte Elizabeth
  • Charlotte Mae
  • Charlotte Jane

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 Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Mills

Brooks Hayes Reed Palmer Nash

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Mills more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Mills at #2920 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Mills mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Mills means "dweller by the mills, mill worker" (Old English origin).

Are Charlotte and Mills boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Mills is primarily a boy name.

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