Mott vs Philmore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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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

Mott Rank #28,455
Philmore Rank #28,426

Philmore is more popular, ranked #28426 vs #28455 for Mott.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mott ___

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

Philmore ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mott

Holt Fern Sage Wren

If you choose Philmore

Elmore Wilbur Harriet Mildred Chester

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mott or Philmore more popular?

Philmore is more popular, ranked #28426 compared to Mott at #28455 in the United States.

What do Mott and Philmore mean?

Mott means "From Old French mote meaning a mound, hillock, or moat; a topographic surname indicating where one lived" (Old French/Norman origin). Philmore means "lover of the moor, dweller of the fens" (Old English origin).

Are Mott and Philmore boy or girl names?

Mott is primarily a boy name. Philmore is primarily a boy name.

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