Faber vs Philmore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Faber

Boy #28,599 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"craftsman, smith"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

German Dutch French American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#28,599
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Fab

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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

Faber Rank #28,599
Philmore Rank #28,426

Philmore is more popular, ranked #28426 vs #28599 for Faber.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Faber ___

  • Faber James
  • Faber Michael
  • Faber William
  • Faber Henry
  • Faber Thomas
  • Faber Dale

Philmore ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Faber

Turner Fletcher Cooper Mason Garner

If you choose Philmore

Elmore Wilbur Harriet Mildred Chester

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Faber or Philmore more popular?

Philmore is more popular, ranked #28426 compared to Faber at #28599 in the United States.

What do Faber and Philmore mean?

Faber means "craftsman, smith" (Latin origin). Philmore means "lover of the moor, dweller of the fens" (Old English origin).

Are Faber and Philmore boy or girl names?

Faber is primarily a boy name. Philmore is primarily a boy name.

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