Philip vs Frank

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Philip

Boy #522 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #469 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"free man"

Origin: Germanic via Latin

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Philip Rank #522

Frank Rank #469

Frank is more popular, ranked #469 vs #522 for Philip.

Is Philip or Frank more popular?

Frank is more popular, ranked #469 compared to Philip at #522 in the United States.

What do Philip and Frank mean?

Philip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin). Frank means "free man" (Germanic via Latin origin).

Are Philip and Frank boy or girl names?

Philip is primarily a boy name. Frank is primarily a boy name.