Jamel vs Mills

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jamel

Boy #2,858 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"handsome, beautiful"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic African-American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,858
Total SSA Count
45
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jay, Mel

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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

Jamel Rank #2,858
Mills Rank #2,920

Jamel is more popular, ranked #2858 vs #2920 for Mills.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jamel ___

  • Jamel Rashid
  • Jamel Andre
  • Jamel Louis
  • Jamel Marcus
  • Jamel Anthony
  • Jamel David

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 Jamel

Malik Nadia Zahara Darius Amara

If you choose Mills

Brooks Hayes Reed Palmer Nash

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jamel or Mills more popular?

Jamel is more popular, ranked #2858 compared to Mills at #2920 in the United States.

What do Jamel and Mills mean?

Jamel means "handsome, beautiful" (Arabic origin). Mills means "dweller by the mills, mill worker" (Old English origin).

Are Jamel and Mills boy or girl names?

Jamel is primarily a boy name. Mills is primarily a boy name.

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