Philip vs Phoebe

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Philip

Boy #522 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

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Girl #183 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright, radiant, shining"

Origin: Greek

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Philip Rank #522

Phoebe Rank #183

Phoebe is more popular, ranked #183 vs #522 for Philip.

Is Philip or Phoebe more popular?

Phoebe is more popular, ranked #183 compared to Philip at #522 in the United States.

What do Philip and Phoebe mean?

Philip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin). Phoebe means "bright, radiant, shining" (Greek origin).

Are Philip and Phoebe boy or girl names?

Philip is primarily a boy name. Phoebe is primarily a girl name.