Harry vs Phillip

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Harry

Boy #780 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"home ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English British American Welsh

24 High Risk

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Boy #627 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

English Greek French German Spanish

✓ All Clear

Harry Rank #780

Phillip Rank #627

Phillip is more popular, ranked #627 vs #780 for Harry.

Is Harry or Phillip more popular?

Phillip is more popular, ranked #627 compared to Harry at #780 in the United States.

What do Harry and Phillip mean?

Harry means "home ruler" (Germanic origin). Phillip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin).

Are Harry and Phillip boy or girl names?

Harry is primarily a boy name. Phillip is primarily a boy name.