Armor

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Pronounced AR-mur /ˈɑr.mər/High

Meaning: From the English word armor — via the Latin armatura, 'a protective covering; defensive arms'; a word-name; we note the word-nameLow

In 30 seconds: Armour; protective covering: Armor is a word-name. Bold, modern, and warm.

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Origin LowEnglish, Latin

MeaningFrom the English word armor — via the Latin armatura, 'a protective covering; defensive arms'; a word-name; we note the word-name

U.S. rank (2024)#8344 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2017

Total births (all-time)≈ 86

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Armor comes from the English word armor — via the Latin armatura, 'a protective covering; defensive arms'; a word-name (we note the word-name). A bold, modern name (said 'AR-mur').

In the U.S. it appears as a modern word-name. Rare, a-protective-covering at the root, and bold.

Did you know? Armor comes from the Latin armatura, 'a protective covering; defensive arms' — a bold word-name (we note the word-name; said 'AR-mur').

Overall data confidence 36%

References — Armor — word-name

Variations

ArmourArmer

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Armor mean?

Armor is an English word-name — 'armour; a protective covering' (from Latin armatura). We note the word-name.

How do you pronounce Armor?

It's said AR-mur /ˈɑr.mər/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Armor a boy or girl name?

Armor is a boy's name.

How popular is Armor?

Armor is a very rare name in the U.S.