Briggs vs Philip

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Briggs

Boy #327 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the bridges"

Origin: Old English / Old Norse

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Boy #522 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

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Briggs Rank #327

Philip Rank #522

Briggs is more popular, ranked #327 vs #522 for Philip.

Is Briggs or Philip more popular?

Briggs is more popular, ranked #327 compared to Philip at #522 in the United States.

What do Briggs and Philip mean?

Briggs means "from the bridges" (Old English / Old Norse origin). Philip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin).

Are Briggs and Philip boy or girl names?

Briggs is primarily a boy name. Philip is primarily a boy name.