Mills - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Mills \m(il)-ls\ is of Old English origin. Place name that originated as a surname for families living near a mill.

Baby names that sound like Mills are Miles and Myles. Other similar baby names are Sills and Wills.

Mills is a very rare male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Mills. Click here to compare Mills with related baby names.