Philip vs Jay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Philip

Boy #522 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

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Philip Rank #522

Jay Rank #397

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 vs #522 for Philip.

Is Philip or Jay more popular?

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 compared to Philip at #522 in the United States.

What do Philip and Jay mean?

Philip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin). Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin).

Are Philip and Jay boy or girl names?

Philip is primarily a boy name. Jay is primarily a boy name.