Philip vs Johnny

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Philip

Boy #522 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #458 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Yahweh is merciful"

Origin: Hebrew

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Philip Rank #522

Johnny Rank #458

Johnny is more popular, ranked #458 vs #522 for Philip.

Is Philip or Johnny more popular?

Johnny is more popular, ranked #458 compared to Philip at #522 in the United States.

What do Philip and Johnny mean?

Philip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin). Johnny means "Yahweh is merciful" (Hebrew origin).

Are Philip and Johnny boy or girl names?

Philip is primarily a boy name. Johnny is primarily a boy name.