Millie vs Willow

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Millie

Girl #86 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strength, work"

Origin: Old Germanic (diminutive of Millicent)

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#86
Total SSA Count
2,910
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Mills

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Willow

Girl #41 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"From Old English 'welig', the willow tree; a nature name associated with flowing water and healing"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#41
Total SSA Count
4,653
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Will, Wills, Willa

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Popularity Comparison

Millie Rank #86
Willow Rank #41

Willow is more popular, ranked #41 vs #86 for Millie.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Millie ___

  • Millie Rose
  • Millie Grace
  • Millie Jane
  • Millie Mae
  • Millie Faye
  • Millie Bea

Willow ___

  • Willow Rose
  • Willow Jane
  • Willow Mae
  • Willow Grace
  • Willow Claire
  • Willow Faith

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Millie

Daisy Dolly Maggie Freddie Archie

If you choose Willow

Ivy Hazel Violet Jasper Rowan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Millie or Willow more popular?

Willow is more popular, ranked #41 compared to Millie at #86 in the United States.

What do Millie and Willow mean?

Millie means "strength, work" (Old Germanic (diminutive of Millicent) origin). Willow means "From Old English 'welig', the willow tree; a nature name associated with flowing water and healing" (English origin).

Are Millie and Willow boy or girl names?

Millie is primarily a girl name. Willow is primarily a girl name.

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