Mildred vs Unique

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Unique

Girl #2,201 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"one of a kind; singular"

Origin: Latin (unicus) via French

Cultural Roots

American African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,201
Total SSA Count
86
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Uni, Nique

Playground Safety Score

45 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Mildred Rank #2,096
Unique Rank #2,201

Mildred is more popular, ranked #2096 vs #2201 for Unique.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mildred ___

  • Mildred Anne
  • Mildred Jean
  • Mildred Louise
  • Mildred Frances
  • Mildred Ruth
  • Mildred Irene

Unique ___

  • Unique Marie
  • Unique Renée
  • Unique Joy
  • Unique Star
  • Unique Simone
  • Unique Nicole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mildred

Ethel Gertrude Dorothy Herbert Clarence

If you choose Unique

Destiny Heaven Miracle Precious Divine

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mildred or Unique more popular?

Mildred is more popular, ranked #2096 compared to Unique at #2201 in the United States.

What do Mildred and Unique mean?

Mildred means "gentle strength, mild power" (Old English origin). Unique means "one of a kind; singular" (Latin (unicus) via French origin).

Are Mildred and Unique boy or girl names?

Mildred is primarily a girl name. Unique is primarily a girl name.

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