Johnny vs Philip

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Johnny

Boy #458 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Yahweh is merciful"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #522 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

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Johnny Rank #458

Philip Rank #522

Johnny is more popular, ranked #458 vs #522 for Philip.

Is Johnny or Philip more popular?

Johnny is more popular, ranked #458 compared to Philip at #522 in the United States.

What do Johnny and Philip mean?

Johnny means "Yahweh is merciful" (Hebrew origin). Philip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin).

Are Johnny and Philip boy or girl names?

Johnny is primarily a boy name. Philip is primarily a boy name.