Jeffrey vs Phillip

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jeffrey

Boy #521 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"pledge of peace"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #627 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

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Jeffrey Rank #521

Phillip Rank #627

Jeffrey is more popular, ranked #521 vs #627 for Phillip.

Is Jeffrey or Phillip more popular?

Jeffrey is more popular, ranked #521 compared to Phillip at #627 in the United States.

What do Jeffrey and Phillip mean?

Jeffrey means "pledge of peace" (Germanic origin). Phillip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin).

Are Jeffrey and Phillip boy or girl names?

Jeffrey is primarily a boy name. Phillip is primarily a boy name.