Betty vs Philip

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Betty

Girl #1,009 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is my oath"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #522 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

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Betty Rank #1,009

Philip Rank #522

Philip is more popular, ranked #522 vs #1009 for Betty.

Is Betty or Philip more popular?

Philip is more popular, ranked #522 compared to Betty at #1009 in the United States.

What do Betty and Philip mean?

Betty means "God is my oath" (Hebrew origin). Philip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin).

Are Betty and Philip boy or girl names?

Betty is primarily a girl name. Philip is primarily a boy name.