Galen 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

Galen Rank #2,747
Mills Rank #2,920

Galen is more popular, ranked #2747 vs #2920 for Mills.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Galen ___

  • Galen James
  • Galen Thomas
  • Galen William
  • Galen Ross
  • Galen Alexander

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 Galen

Ethan Rowan Quinn Sage Phoebe

If you choose Mills

Brooks Hayes Reed Palmer Nash

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Galen or Mills more popular?

Galen is more popular, ranked #2747 compared to Mills at #2920 in the United States.

What do Galen and Mills mean?

Galen means "calm, tranquil" (Greek origin). Mills means "dweller by the mills, mill worker" (Old English origin).

Are Galen and Mills boy or girl names?

Galen is primarily a boy name. Mills is primarily a boy name.

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