Philip vs Peyton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Philip

Boy #522 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #659 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Paega's settlement"

Origin: Old English

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Philip Rank #522

Peyton Rank #659

Philip is more popular, ranked #522 vs #659 for Peyton.

Is Philip or Peyton more popular?

Philip is more popular, ranked #522 compared to Peyton at #659 in the United States.

What do Philip and Peyton mean?

Philip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin). Peyton means "Paega's settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Philip and Peyton boy or girl names?

Philip is primarily a boy name. Peyton is primarily a boy name.