Larkin vs Mills

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Larkin

Boy #2,984 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"rough, fierce (diminutive)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,984
Total SSA Count
42
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lark

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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

Larkin Rank #2,984
Mills Rank #2,920

Mills is more popular, ranked #2920 vs #2984 for Larkin.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Larkin ___

  • Larkin James
  • Larkin Cole
  • Larkin Thomas
  • Larkin Reid
  • Larkin Flynn
  • Larkin Hart

Mills ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Larkin

Rowan Wren Piper Hadley Beckett

If you choose Mills

Brooks Hayes Reed Palmer Nash

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Larkin or Mills more popular?

Mills is more popular, ranked #2920 compared to Larkin at #2984 in the United States.

What do Larkin and Mills mean?

Larkin means "rough, fierce (diminutive)" (Irish Gaelic origin). Mills means "dweller by the mills, mill worker" (Old English origin).

Are Larkin and Mills boy or girl names?

Larkin is primarily a boy name. Mills is primarily a boy name.

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