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Philmore

♂ Boy

Pronounced FIL-mor /ˈfɪl.mɔr/Medium

Meaning: Philmore is a variant of the surname Fillmore, borne into given-name use in the American surname-name fashion. Fillmore descends from an Old English personal name, commonly read through elements meaning 'very' and 'famous,' hence 'very famous'; the ph- spelling lends it a bookish look.Low

In 30 seconds: Philmore is a variant of the surname Fillmore, read as 'very famous.' It was rare among American boys, peaking in the early twentieth century.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningPhilmore is a variant of the surname Fillmore, borne into given-name use in the American surname-name fashion. Fillmore descends from an Old English personal name, commonly read through elements meaning 'very' and 'famous,' hence 'very famous'; the ph- spelling lends it a bookish look.
U.S. rank (1979)#6794 ↘ Falling
1979 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1920
Total births (all-time)≈ 350

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192019121979

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

Philmore is a variant of the surname Fillmore, used as a boy's given name in the surname-as-first-name tradition. Fillmore goes back to an Old English personal name usually explained through elements meaning 'very' and 'famous,' 'very famous.' President Millard Fillmore kept the surname in view, while the ph- spelling of Philmore gives it a distinctive, literary appearance.

It was never common, given to only about sixteen boys a year around its peak near 1920, and it faded well before mid-century.

Did you know? President Millard Fillmore made the surname familiar; given-name spellings like Philmore trailed it and echo the word 'more' on the page.
Overall data confidence 32%
References - Philmore — Variant of surname Fillmore; Old English roots often read 'very famous'; cf. Pres. Fillmore

Variations

FillmoreFilmorePhilmer

Nicknames

PhilMorrie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Philmore mean?

It is a variant of the surname Fillmore, from Old English roots often read as 'very famous.'

How do you pronounce Philmore?

It is said FIL-mor /ˈfɪl.mɔr/, two syllables with the stress on the first.

Is Philmore a boy or girl name?

Philmore is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Philmore?

It has always been rare in the United States, given to only about sixteen boys a year around its early-century peak.

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