Philip vs Kyle

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Philip

Boy #522 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #440 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"narrow strait, channel"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (caol)

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Philip Rank #522

Kyle Rank #440

Kyle is more popular, ranked #440 vs #522 for Philip.

Is Philip or Kyle more popular?

Kyle is more popular, ranked #440 compared to Philip at #522 in the United States.

What do Philip and Kyle mean?

Philip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin). Kyle means "narrow strait, channel" (Scottish Gaelic (caol) origin).

Are Philip and Kyle boy or girl names?

Philip is primarily a boy name. Kyle is primarily a boy name.