Philip vs Junior

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Philip

Boy #522 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #684 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"younger, the son"

Origin: Latin

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Philip Rank #522

Junior Rank #684

Philip is more popular, ranked #522 vs #684 for Junior.

Is Philip or Junior more popular?

Philip is more popular, ranked #522 compared to Junior at #684 in the United States.

What do Philip and Junior mean?

Philip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin). Junior means "younger, the son" (Latin origin).

Are Philip and Junior boy or girl names?

Philip is primarily a boy name. Junior is primarily a boy name.