Transferred from the English and Scottish surname Mills, an occupational name for someone who lived near or worked at a mill, from Middle English mille, meaning 'mill'. It can also be an English form of an Irish surname meaning 'of the mill'.
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How it ages.
A short, surname-style name that is easy to say and spell; uncommon enough to feel distinctive.
The cultural moment.
Rare: ranked #2783 for boys in the United States in 2025.