Milly vs Tess

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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Tess

Girl #1,774 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"to harvest, reaper"

Origin: Greek therizo

Cultural Roots

English Irish American European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,774
Total SSA Count
113
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Milly Rank #1,800
Tess Rank #1,774

Tess is more popular, ranked #1774 vs #1800 for Milly.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Milly ___

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

Tess ___

  • Tess Anne
  • Tess Elaine
  • Tess Miriam
  • Tess Jo
  • Tess Louise
  • Tess Marie

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Milly

Archie Bertie Daisy Elsie Freddie

If you choose Tess

Nora Alice Cecily Arthur Edmund

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Milly or Tess more popular?

Tess is more popular, ranked #1774 compared to Milly at #1800 in the United States.

What do Milly and Tess mean?

Milly means "strength in work, industrious" (Germanic origin). Tess means "to harvest, reaper" (Greek therizo origin).

Are Milly and Tess boy or girl names?

Milly is primarily a girl name. Tess is primarily a girl name.

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