Bode vs Phillip

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bode

Boy #805 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"messenger, herald"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #627 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

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Bode Rank #805

Phillip Rank #627

Phillip is more popular, ranked #627 vs #805 for Bode.

Is Bode or Phillip more popular?

Phillip is more popular, ranked #627 compared to Bode at #805 in the United States.

What do Bode and Phillip mean?

Bode means "messenger, herald" (Germanic origin). Phillip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin).

Are Bode and Phillip boy or girl names?

Bode is primarily a boy name. Phillip is primarily a boy name.