Leonard vs Phillip

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leonard

Boy #674 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"brave lion, lion-strong"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #627 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

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Leonard Rank #674

Phillip Rank #627

Phillip is more popular, ranked #627 vs #674 for Leonard.

Is Leonard or Phillip more popular?

Phillip is more popular, ranked #627 compared to Leonard at #674 in the United States.

What do Leonard and Phillip mean?

Leonard means "brave lion, lion-strong" (Germanic origin). Phillip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin).

Are Leonard and Phillip boy or girl names?

Leonard is primarily a boy name. Phillip is primarily a boy name.