Philip vs Cassian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Philip

Boy #522 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #617 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"of the Cassian family (Roman gens)"

Origin: Latin

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Philip Rank #522

Cassian Rank #617

Philip is more popular, ranked #522 vs #617 for Cassian.

Is Philip or Cassian more popular?

Philip is more popular, ranked #522 compared to Cassian at #617 in the United States.

What do Philip and Cassian mean?

Philip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin). Cassian means "of the Cassian family (Roman gens)" (Latin origin).

Are Philip and Cassian boy or girl names?

Philip is primarily a boy name. Cassian is primarily a boy name.