Philip vs Killian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Philip

Boy #522 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #370 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"associated with the church"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Philip Rank #522

Killian Rank #370

Killian is more popular, ranked #370 vs #522 for Philip.

Is Philip or Killian more popular?

Killian is more popular, ranked #370 compared to Philip at #522 in the United States.

What do Philip and Killian mean?

Philip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin). Killian means "associated with the church" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Philip and Killian boy or girl names?

Philip is primarily a boy name. Killian is primarily a boy name.