Philip vs Jared

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Philip

Boy #522 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

English Greek French German Spanish

✓ All Clear

Boy #394 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he who descends, descent"

Origin: Hebrew

American English Mormon/LDS Christian

✓ All Clear

Philip Rank #522

Jared Rank #394

Jared is more popular, ranked #394 vs #522 for Philip.

Is Philip or Jared more popular?

Jared is more popular, ranked #394 compared to Philip at #522 in the United States.

What do Philip and Jared mean?

Philip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin). Jared means "he who descends, descent" (Hebrew origin).

Are Philip and Jared boy or girl names?

Philip is primarily a boy name. Jared is primarily a boy name.