Millicent vs Milly

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Millicent

Girl #1,634 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"strong in work, industrious strength"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English French American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,634
Total SSA Count
126
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Millie, Milly, Milli

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Milly

Girl #1,800 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strength in work, industrious"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English American German Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,800
Total SSA Count
112
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Mill

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Popularity Comparison

Millicent Rank #1,634
Milly Rank #1,800

Millicent is more popular, ranked #1634 vs #1800 for Milly.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Millicent ___

  • Millicent Rose
  • Millicent Jane
  • Millicent Grace
  • Millicent Eleanor
  • Millicent Claire
  • Millicent Louise

Milly ___

  • Milly Rose
  • Milly Jane
  • Milly Grace
  • Milly Belle
  • Milly Jean
  • Milly Lou

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Millicent

Arabella Cordelia Eugenia Reginald Clarence

If you choose Milly

Archie Bertie Daisy Elsie Freddie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Millicent or Milly more popular?

Millicent is more popular, ranked #1634 compared to Milly at #1800 in the United States.

What do Millicent and Milly mean?

Millicent means "strong in work, industrious strength" (Germanic origin). Milly means "strength in work, industrious" (Germanic origin).

Are Millicent and Milly boy or girl names?

Millicent is primarily a girl name. Milly is primarily a girl name.

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