Philip vs Forrest

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Philip

Boy #522 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #408 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller near the woods"

Origin: Old French

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Philip Rank #522

Forrest Rank #408

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 vs #522 for Philip.

Is Philip or Forrest more popular?

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 compared to Philip at #522 in the United States.

What do Philip and Forrest mean?

Philip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin). Forrest means "dweller near the woods" (Old French origin).

Are Philip and Forrest boy or girl names?

Philip is primarily a boy name. Forrest is primarily a boy name.