Philmore vs Mott

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Philmore

Boy #28,426 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lover of the moor, dweller of the fens"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #28,426
Total SSA Count: 5
Syllables: 2
Formality: Formal

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Mott Weslie Zerick Faber

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Mott

Boy #28,455 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"From Old French mote meaning a mound, hillock, or moat; a topographic surname indicating where one lived"

Origin: Old French/Norman

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #28,455
Total SSA Count: 5
Syllables: 1
Formality: Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Faber Philmore

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Popularity Comparison

Philmore Rank #28,426

Mott Rank #28,455

Philmore is more popular, ranked #28426 vs #28455 for Mott.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Philmore or Mott more popular?

Philmore is more popular, ranked #28426 compared to Mott at #28455 in the United States.

What do Philmore and Mott mean?

Philmore means "lover of the moor, dweller of the fens" (Old English origin). Mott means "From Old French mote meaning a mound, hillock, or moat; a topographic surname indicating where one lived" (Old French/Norman origin).

Are Philmore and Mott boy or girl names?

Philmore is primarily a boy name. Mott is primarily a boy name.

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