Philip vs Leonidas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Philip

Boy #522 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #509 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"son of the lion"

Origin: Greek

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Philip Rank #522

Leonidas Rank #509

Leonidas is more popular, ranked #509 vs #522 for Philip.

Is Philip or Leonidas more popular?

Leonidas is more popular, ranked #509 compared to Philip at #522 in the United States.

What do Philip and Leonidas mean?

Philip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin). Leonidas means "son of the lion" (Greek origin).

Are Philip and Leonidas boy or girl names?

Philip is primarily a boy name. Leonidas is primarily a boy name.