Philip vs Alessandro

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Philip

Boy #522 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #550 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Philip Rank #522

Alessandro Rank #550

Philip is more popular, ranked #522 vs #550 for Alessandro.

Is Philip or Alessandro more popular?

Philip is more popular, ranked #522 compared to Alessandro at #550 in the United States.

What do Philip and Alessandro mean?

Philip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin). Alessandro means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Philip and Alessandro boy or girl names?

Philip is primarily a boy name. Alessandro is primarily a boy name.