Major vs Phillip

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Major

Boy #581 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"greater, superior"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #627 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

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Major Rank #581

Phillip Rank #627

Major is more popular, ranked #581 vs #627 for Phillip.

Is Major or Phillip more popular?

Major is more popular, ranked #581 compared to Phillip at #627 in the United States.

What do Major and Phillip mean?

Major means "greater, superior" (Latin origin). Phillip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin).

Are Major and Phillip boy or girl names?

Major is primarily a boy name. Phillip is primarily a boy name.