Philip vs Erik

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Philip

Boy #522 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #477 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"eternal ruler, ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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Philip Rank #522

Erik Rank #477

Erik is more popular, ranked #477 vs #522 for Philip.

Is Philip or Erik more popular?

Erik is more popular, ranked #477 compared to Philip at #522 in the United States.

What do Philip and Erik mean?

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

Are Philip and Erik boy or girl names?

Philip is primarily a boy name. Erik is primarily a boy name.