Philip vs Edwin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Philip

Boy #522 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #383 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rich friend, prosperous friend"

Origin: Old English

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Philip Rank #522

Edwin Rank #383

Edwin is more popular, ranked #383 vs #522 for Philip.

Is Philip or Edwin more popular?

Edwin is more popular, ranked #383 compared to Philip at #522 in the United States.

What do Philip and Edwin mean?

Philip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin). Edwin means "rich friend, prosperous friend" (Old English origin).

Are Philip and Edwin boy or girl names?

Philip is primarily a boy name. Edwin is primarily a boy name.