Mott vs Thurmond

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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Mott Rank #28,455
Thurmond Rank #28,370

Thurmond is more popular, ranked #28370 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

Thurmond ___

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mott or Thurmond more popular?

Thurmond is more popular, ranked #28370 compared to Mott at #28455 in the United States.

What do Mott and Thurmond mean?

Mott means "From Old French mote meaning a mound, hillock, or moat; a topographic surname indicating where one lived" (Old French/Norman origin).

Are Mott and Thurmond boy or girl names?

Mott is primarily a boy name. Thurmond is primarily a boy name.

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