Philip vs Frederick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Philip

Boy #522 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

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✓ All Clear

Boy #424 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Germanic

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8 High Risk

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Philip Rank #522

Frederick Rank #424

Frederick is more popular, ranked #424 vs #522 for Philip.

Is Philip or Frederick more popular?

Frederick is more popular, ranked #424 compared to Philip at #522 in the United States.

What do Philip and Frederick mean?

Philip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin). Frederick means "peaceful ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Philip and Frederick boy or girl names?

Philip is primarily a boy name. Frederick is primarily a boy name.