Philip vs Briggs

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Philip

Boy #522 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #327 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the bridges"

Origin: Old English / Old Norse

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Philip Rank #522

Briggs Rank #327

Briggs is more popular, ranked #327 vs #522 for Philip.

Is Philip or Briggs more popular?

Briggs is more popular, ranked #327 compared to Philip at #522 in the United States.

What do Philip and Briggs mean?

Philip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin). Briggs means "from the bridges" (Old English / Old Norse origin).

Are Philip and Briggs boy or girl names?

Philip is primarily a boy name. Briggs is primarily a boy name.