Mills vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Mills Rank #2,920
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #2920 for Mills.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mills ___

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

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mills

Brooks Hayes Reed Palmer Nash

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mills or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Mills at #2920 in the United States.

What do Mills and Theodore mean?

Mills means "dweller by the mills, mill worker" (Old English origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Mills and Theodore boy or girl names?

Mills is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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