Philip vs Dalton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Philip

Boy #522 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #433 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the valley town"

Origin: Old English

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Philip Rank #522

Dalton Rank #433

Dalton is more popular, ranked #433 vs #522 for Philip.

Is Philip or Dalton more popular?

Dalton is more popular, ranked #433 compared to Philip at #522 in the United States.

What do Philip and Dalton mean?

Philip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin). Dalton means "from the valley town" (Old English origin).

Are Philip and Dalton boy or girl names?

Philip is primarily a boy name. Dalton is primarily a boy name.