King vs Philip

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

King

Boy #343 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king, ruler, monarch"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #522 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

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King Rank #343

Philip Rank #522

King is more popular, ranked #343 vs #522 for Philip.

Is King or Philip more popular?

King is more popular, ranked #343 compared to Philip at #522 in the United States.

What do King and Philip mean?

King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin). Philip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin).

Are King and Philip boy or girl names?

King is primarily a boy name. Philip is primarily a boy name.