Philip vs Betty

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Philip

Boy #522 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

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Girl #1,009 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is my oath"

Origin: Hebrew

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Philip Rank #522

Betty Rank #1,009

Philip is more popular, ranked #522 vs #1009 for Betty.

Is Philip or Betty more popular?

Philip is more popular, ranked #522 compared to Betty at #1009 in the United States.

What do Philip and Betty mean?

Philip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin). Betty means "God is my oath" (Hebrew origin).

Are Philip and Betty boy or girl names?

Philip is primarily a boy name. Betty is primarily a girl name.