Hersh vs Mills

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hersh

Boy #2,880 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"deer, stag"

Origin: Yiddish/Germanic

Cultural Roots

Jewish Eastern European American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,880
Total SSA Count
44
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Hershey

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Hersh Rank #2,880
Mills Rank #2,920

Hersh is more popular, ranked #2880 vs #2920 for Mills.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hersh ___

  • Hersh Aaron
  • Hersh David
  • Hersh Michael
  • Hersh Samuel
  • Hersh Joseph
  • Hersh Benjamin

Mills ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Hersh

Mordecai Shlomo Rivka Chana Leah

If you choose Mills

Brooks Hayes Reed Palmer Nash

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hersh or Mills more popular?

Hersh is more popular, ranked #2880 compared to Mills at #2920 in the United States.

What do Hersh and Mills mean?

Hersh means "deer, stag" (Yiddish/Germanic origin). Mills means "dweller by the mills, mill worker" (Old English origin).

Are Hersh and Mills boy or girl names?

Hersh is primarily a boy name. Mills is primarily a boy name.

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