Armour vs Philmore

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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
Nicknames
Phil, More

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Armour Rank #28,338
Philmore Rank #28,426

Armour is more popular, ranked #28338 vs #28426 for Philmore.

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

Philmore ___

  • Philmore James
  • Philmore Edward
  • Philmore Thomas
  • Philmore Henry
  • Philmore Charles

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Armour

Fletcher Mason Hunter Archer

If you choose Philmore

Elmore Wilbur Harriet Mildred Chester

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Armour or Philmore more popular?

Armour is more popular, ranked #28338 compared to Philmore at #28426 in the United States.

What do Armour and Philmore mean?

Armour means "armor maker, one who makes or wears armor" (Old French/Latin origin). Philmore means "lover of the moor, dweller of the fens" (Old English origin).

Are Armour and Philmore boy or girl names?

Armour is primarily a boy name. Philmore is primarily a boy name.

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