Philip vs Damien

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Philip

Boy #522 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #345 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"to tame, to subdue"

Origin: Greek

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Philip Rank #522

Damien Rank #345

Damien is more popular, ranked #345 vs #522 for Philip.

Is Philip or Damien more popular?

Damien is more popular, ranked #345 compared to Philip at #522 in the United States.

What do Philip and Damien mean?

Philip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin). Damien means "to tame, to subdue" (Greek origin).

Are Philip and Damien boy or girl names?

Philip is primarily a boy name. Damien is primarily a boy name.