Allen vs Phillip

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Allen

Boy #574 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome, cheerful"

Origin: Celtic

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Boy #627 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

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Allen Rank #574

Phillip Rank #627

Allen is more popular, ranked #574 vs #627 for Phillip.

Is Allen or Phillip more popular?

Allen is more popular, ranked #574 compared to Phillip at #627 in the United States.

What do Allen and Phillip mean?

Allen means "handsome, cheerful" (Celtic origin). Phillip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin).

Are Allen and Phillip boy or girl names?

Allen is primarily a boy name. Phillip is primarily a boy name.