Philip vs Gerardo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Philip

Boy #522 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #596 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"brave with a spear"

Origin: Old High German (ger + hard)

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Philip Rank #522

Gerardo Rank #596

Philip is more popular, ranked #522 vs #596 for Gerardo.

Is Philip or Gerardo more popular?

Philip is more popular, ranked #522 compared to Gerardo at #596 in the United States.

What do Philip and Gerardo mean?

Philip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin). Gerardo means "brave with a spear" (Old High German (ger + hard) origin).

Are Philip and Gerardo boy or girl names?

Philip is primarily a boy name. Gerardo is primarily a boy name.