Philip vs Raphael

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Philip

Boy #522 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #421 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"divine healer"

Origin: Hebrew

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Philip Rank #522

Raphael Rank #421

Raphael is more popular, ranked #421 vs #522 for Philip.

Is Philip or Raphael more popular?

Raphael is more popular, ranked #421 compared to Philip at #522 in the United States.

What do Philip and Raphael mean?

Philip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin). Raphael means "divine healer" (Hebrew origin).

Are Philip and Raphael boy or girl names?

Philip is primarily a boy name. Raphael is primarily a boy name.