Philip vs Major

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Philip

Boy #522 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #581 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"greater, superior"

Origin: Latin

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Philip Rank #522

Major Rank #581

Philip is more popular, ranked #522 vs #581 for Major.

Is Philip or Major more popular?

Philip is more popular, ranked #522 compared to Major at #581 in the United States.

What do Philip and Major mean?

Philip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin). Major means "greater, superior" (Latin origin).

Are Philip and Major boy or girl names?

Philip is primarily a boy name. Major is primarily a boy name.