Liam vs Mills

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Liam

Boy #1 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strong-willed warrior"

Origin: Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1
Total SSA Count
22,164
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lee

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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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Liam Rank #1
Mills Rank #2,920

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #2920 for Mills.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Liam ___

  • Liam James
  • Liam Alexander
  • Liam Thomas
  • Liam Michael
  • Liam Patrick
  • Liam Joseph

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 Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Mills

Brooks Hayes Reed Palmer Nash

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liam or Mills more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Mills at #2920 in the United States.

What do Liam and Mills mean?

Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin). Mills means "dweller by the mills, mill worker" (Old English origin).

Are Liam and Mills boy or girl names?

Liam is primarily a boy name. Mills is primarily a boy name.

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