Ashanti vs Philmore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ashanti

Girl #1,993 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"warlike, from the Ashanti people of Ghana"

Origin: Akan/Twi

Cultural Roots

African American Ghanaian West African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,993
Total SSA Count
99
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Shanti, Ash

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Ashanti Rank #1,993
Philmore Rank #28,426

Ashanti is more popular, ranked #1993 vs #28426 for Philmore.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ashanti ___

  • Ashanti Rose
  • Ashanti Marie
  • Ashanti Renee
  • Ashanti Nicole
  • Ashanti Grace
  • Ashanti Simone

Philmore ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ashanti

Zuri Amara Kofi Kwame Imani

If you choose Philmore

Elmore Wilbur Harriet Mildred Chester

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ashanti or Philmore more popular?

Ashanti is more popular, ranked #1993 compared to Philmore at #28426 in the United States.

What do Ashanti and Philmore mean?

Ashanti means "warlike, from the Ashanti people of Ghana" (Akan/Twi origin). Philmore means "lover of the moor, dweller of the fens" (Old English origin).

Are Ashanti and Philmore boy or girl names?

Ashanti is primarily a girl name. Philmore is primarily a boy name.

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