At a glance
- In short
- Balmore is a strong and distinctive Scottish Gaelic name for baby boys, meaning "big town" or "majestic city." Pronounced bal-MOR (/bɑlˈmɔr/).
- U.S. rank 2025
- #10,695 of boy names (outside the top 1,000)
- Babies in 2025
- 6 (<0.01% of boys)
- Peak
- #10,695 in 2025
- First recorded
- 2004
Meaning of Balmore
Balmore is a strong and distinctive name for baby boys. It has its origins in Scottish Gaelic, where it means "big town" or "majestic city." The pronunciation of Balmore is bal-MOR (/bɑlˈmɔr/). In terms of associations, the name Balmore exudes a sense of power and grandeur, making it a fitting choice for parents who want their son to have a commanding presence. While not extremely common, Balmore has been steadily used as a given name in the United States. In recent years, it has appeared in the data for newborns with five occurrences in both 2004 and 2005. A variation of this name is Balmor.
How to pronounce Balmore
- Pronounced bal-MOR /bɑlˈmɔr/