Philmore vs Selma

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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Selma

Girl #2,770 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"divine protection, helmet of the gods"

Origin: Germanic/Norse

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian German Arabic American Turkish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,770
Total SSA Count
61
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sel, Elma

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Popularity Comparison

Philmore Rank #28,426
Selma Rank #2,770

Selma is more popular, ranked #2770 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

Selma ___

  • Selma Jane
  • Selma Rose
  • Selma Grace
  • Selma May
  • Selma Louise
  • Selma Ann

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Philmore

Elmore Wilbur Harriet Mildred Chester

If you choose Selma

Alma Vera Helga Marta Nora

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Philmore or Selma more popular?

Selma is more popular, ranked #2770 compared to Philmore at #28426 in the United States.

What do Philmore and Selma mean?

Philmore means "lover of the moor, dweller of the fens" (Old English origin). Selma means "divine protection, helmet of the gods" (Germanic/Norse origin).

Are Philmore and Selma boy or girl names?

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

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