Hinton vs Philmore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hinton

Boy #28,354 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"high settlement, village on elevated land"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#28,354
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Hint, Hinn

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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

Hinton Rank #28,354
Philmore Rank #28,426

Hinton is more popular, ranked #28354 vs #28426 for Philmore.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hinton ___

  • Hinton James
  • Hinton Lee
  • Hinton William
  • Hinton Charles
  • Hinton Alexander

Philmore ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Hinton

Sutton Colton Preston Harper Weston

If you choose Philmore

Elmore Wilbur Harriet Mildred Chester

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hinton or Philmore more popular?

Hinton is more popular, ranked #28354 compared to Philmore at #28426 in the United States.

What do Hinton and Philmore mean?

Hinton means "high settlement, village on elevated land" (Old English origin). Philmore means "lover of the moor, dweller of the fens" (Old English origin).

Are Hinton and Philmore boy or girl names?

Hinton is primarily a boy name. Philmore is primarily a boy name.

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