Philmore vs Selby

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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Selby

Boy #28,369 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #28,369
Total SSA Count: 5
Nicknames: Sel, Sey, Seie

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Popularity Comparison

Philmore Rank #28,426

Selby Rank #28,369

Selby is more popular, ranked #28369 vs #28426 for Philmore.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Philmore ___

Philmore James
Philmore Edward
Philmore Thomas
Philmore Henry
Philmore Charles

Selby ___

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Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Philmore

Elmore Wilbur Harriet Mildred Chester

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Philmore or Selby more popular?

Selby is more popular, ranked #28369 compared to Philmore at #28426 in the United States.

What do Philmore and Selby mean?

Philmore means "lover of the moor, dweller of the fens" (Old English origin).

Are Philmore and Selby boy or girl names?

Philmore is primarily a boy name. Selby is primarily a boy name.

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