Philip vs Dorian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Philip

Boy #522 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #539 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"descendant of Dorus, Dorian Greek"

Origin: Greek

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Philip Rank #522

Dorian Rank #539

Philip is more popular, ranked #522 vs #539 for Dorian.

Is Philip or Dorian more popular?

Philip is more popular, ranked #522 compared to Dorian at #539 in the United States.

What do Philip and Dorian mean?

Philip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin). Dorian means "descendant of Dorus, Dorian Greek" (Greek origin).

Are Philip and Dorian boy or girl names?

Philip is primarily a boy name. Dorian is primarily a boy name.