Molly vs Philmore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Molly

Girl #208 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"star of the sea"

Origin: Hebrew via Latin

Cultural Roots

English Irish American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#208
Total SSA Count
1,465
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Mol, Mols

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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

Molly Rank #208
Philmore Rank #28,426

Molly is more popular, ranked #208 vs #28426 for Philmore.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Molly ___

  • Molly Grace
  • Molly Rose
  • Molly Kate
  • Molly Ann
  • Molly Jane
  • Molly Beth

Philmore ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Molly

Maggie Nora Bridget Finn Declan

If you choose Philmore

Elmore Wilbur Harriet Mildred Chester

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Molly or Philmore more popular?

Molly is more popular, ranked #208 compared to Philmore at #28426 in the United States.

What do Molly and Philmore mean?

Molly means "star of the sea" (Hebrew via Latin origin). Philmore means "lover of the moor, dweller of the fens" (Old English origin).

Are Molly and Philmore boy or girl names?

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

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