Philip vs Marcelo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Philip

Boy #522 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #445 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"of Mars, dedicated to Mars"

Origin: Latin (Marcus/Mars)

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Philip Rank #522

Marcelo Rank #445

Marcelo is more popular, ranked #445 vs #522 for Philip.

Is Philip or Marcelo more popular?

Marcelo is more popular, ranked #445 compared to Philip at #522 in the United States.

What do Philip and Marcelo mean?

Philip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin). Marcelo means "of Mars, dedicated to Mars" (Latin (Marcus/Mars) origin).

Are Philip and Marcelo boy or girl names?

Philip is primarily a boy name. Marcelo is primarily a boy name.