Philip vs King

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Philip

Boy #522 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #343 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king, ruler, monarch"

Origin: Old English

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Philip Rank #522

King Rank #343

King is more popular, ranked #343 vs #522 for Philip.

Is Philip or King more popular?

King is more popular, ranked #343 compared to Philip at #522 in the United States.

What do Philip and King mean?

Philip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin). King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin).

Are Philip and King boy or girl names?

Philip is primarily a boy name. King is primarily a boy name.