Boston vs Phillip

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Boston

Boy #628 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Botolph's town, market town"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #627 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

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Boston Rank #628

Phillip Rank #627

Phillip is more popular, ranked #627 vs #628 for Boston.

Is Boston or Phillip more popular?

Phillip is more popular, ranked #627 compared to Boston at #628 in the United States.

What do Boston and Phillip mean?

Boston means "Botolph's town, market town" (Old English origin). Phillip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin).

Are Boston and Phillip boy or girl names?

Boston is primarily a boy name. Phillip is primarily a boy name.