Frank vs Philip

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Frank

Boy #469 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"free man"

Origin: Germanic via Latin

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Boy #522 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

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Frank Rank #469

Philip Rank #522

Frank is more popular, ranked #469 vs #522 for Philip.

Is Frank or Philip more popular?

Frank is more popular, ranked #469 compared to Philip at #522 in the United States.

What do Frank and Philip mean?

Frank means "free man" (Germanic via Latin origin). Philip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin).

Are Frank and Philip boy or girl names?

Frank is primarily a boy name. Philip is primarily a boy name.