Philip vs Erick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Philip

Boy #522 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

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✓ All Clear

Boy #333 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever ruler, eternal king"

Origin: Old Norse

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8 High Risk

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Philip Rank #522

Erick Rank #333

Erick is more popular, ranked #333 vs #522 for Philip.

Is Philip or Erick more popular?

Erick is more popular, ranked #333 compared to Philip at #522 in the United States.

What do Philip and Erick mean?

Philip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin). Erick means "ever ruler, eternal king" (Old Norse origin).

Are Philip and Erick boy or girl names?

Philip is primarily a boy name. Erick is primarily a boy name.