Philip vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Philip

Boy #522 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Philip Rank #522

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #522 for Philip.

Is Philip or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Philip at #522 in the United States.

What do Philip and Gideon mean?

Philip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Philip and Gideon boy or girl names?

Philip is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.