Philip vs Johan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Philip

Boy #522 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #537 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Philip Rank #522

Johan Rank #537

Philip is more popular, ranked #522 vs #537 for Johan.

Is Philip or Johan more popular?

Philip is more popular, ranked #522 compared to Johan at #537 in the United States.

What do Philip and Johan mean?

Philip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin). Johan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Philip and Johan boy or girl names?

Philip is primarily a boy name. Johan is primarily a boy name.