Armour vs Sham

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

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Popularity Comparison

Armour Rank #28,338
Sham Rank #7,495

Sham is more popular, ranked #7495 vs #28338 for Armour.

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

Sham ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Armour

Fletcher Mason Hunter Archer

If you choose Sham

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Armour or Sham more popular?

Sham is more popular, ranked #7495 compared to Armour at #28338 in the United States.

What do Armour and Sham mean?

Armour means "armor maker, one who makes or wears armor" (Old French/Latin origin).

Are Armour and Sham boy or girl names?

Armour is primarily a boy name. Sham is primarily a girl name.

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