Armour vs Mott

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Armour

Boy #28,338 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"armor maker, one who makes or wears armor"

Origin: Old French/Latin

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#28,338
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Arm, Mour

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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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Popularity Comparison

Armour Rank #28,338
Mott Rank #28,455

Armour is more popular, ranked #28338 vs #28455 for Mott.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Armour ___

  • Armour James
  • Armour Reed
  • Armour Blake
  • Armour Grant
  • Armour Lee

Mott ___

  • Mott Allen
  • Mott William
  • Mott Thomas
  • Mott Ray

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Armour or Mott more popular?

Armour is more popular, ranked #28338 compared to Mott at #28455 in the United States.

What do Armour and Mott mean?

Armour means "armor maker, one who makes or wears armor" (Old French/Latin 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 Armour and Mott boy or girl names?

Armour is primarily a boy name. Mott is primarily a boy name.

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