Harriet vs Mott

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Harriet

Girl #1,154 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"home ruler, estate ruler"

Origin: Germanic via French

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,154
Total SSA Count
208
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Hattie, Harry, Hattie

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Harriet Rank #1,154
Mott Rank #28,455

Harriet is more popular, ranked #1154 vs #28455 for Mott.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Harriet ___

  • Harriet Rose
  • Harriet Jane
  • Harriet Louise
  • Harriet Grace
  • Harriet Violet
  • Harriet Wren

Mott ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Harriet

Beatrice Florence Archibald Theodore Millicent

If you choose Mott

Holt Fern Sage Wren

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Harriet or Mott more popular?

Harriet is more popular, ranked #1154 compared to Mott at #28455 in the United States.

What do Harriet and Mott mean?

Harriet means "home ruler, estate ruler" (Germanic via French 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 Harriet and Mott boy or girl names?

Harriet is primarily a girl name. Mott is primarily a boy name.

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