Philip vs Lee

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Philip

Boy #522 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

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✓ All Clear

Boy #715 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"meadow, woodland clearing"

Origin: Old English leah

English American Chinese (as Li) Korean

15 High Risk

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Philip Rank #522

Lee Rank #715

Philip is more popular, ranked #522 vs #715 for Lee.

Is Philip or Lee more popular?

Philip is more popular, ranked #522 compared to Lee at #715 in the United States.

What do Philip and Lee mean?

Philip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin). Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin).

Are Philip and Lee boy or girl names?

Philip is primarily a boy name. Lee is primarily a boy name.