Philip vs Mathias

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Philip

Boy #522 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #338 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"gift of God, gift of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

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Philip Rank #522

Mathias Rank #338

Mathias is more popular, ranked #338 vs #522 for Philip.

Is Philip or Mathias more popular?

Mathias is more popular, ranked #338 compared to Philip at #522 in the United States.

What do Philip and Mathias mean?

Philip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin). Mathias means "gift of God, gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Philip and Mathias boy or girl names?

Philip is primarily a boy name. Mathias is primarily a boy name.