Philip vs Pierce

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Philip

Boy #522 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #541 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek via Latin

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Philip Rank #522

Pierce Rank #541

Philip is more popular, ranked #522 vs #541 for Pierce.

Is Philip or Pierce more popular?

Philip is more popular, ranked #522 compared to Pierce at #541 in the United States.

What do Philip and Pierce mean?

Philip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin). Pierce means "rock, stone" (Greek via Latin origin).

Are Philip and Pierce boy or girl names?

Philip is primarily a boy name. Pierce is primarily a boy name.