Philip vs Prince

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Philip

Boy #522 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #404 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"royal son; prince"

Origin: Latin

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Philip Rank #522

Prince Rank #404

Prince is more popular, ranked #404 vs #522 for Philip.

Is Philip or Prince more popular?

Prince is more popular, ranked #404 compared to Philip at #522 in the United States.

What do Philip and Prince mean?

Philip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin). Prince means "royal son; prince" (Latin origin).

Are Philip and Prince boy or girl names?

Philip is primarily a boy name. Prince is primarily a boy name.