Philip vs Ronald

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Philip

Boy #522 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #576 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler's counsel"

Origin: Old Norse

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Philip Rank #522

Ronald Rank #576

Philip is more popular, ranked #522 vs #576 for Ronald.

Is Philip or Ronald more popular?

Philip is more popular, ranked #522 compared to Ronald at #576 in the United States.

What do Philip and Ronald mean?

Philip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin). Ronald means "ruler's counsel" (Old Norse origin).

Are Philip and Ronald boy or girl names?

Philip is primarily a boy name. Ronald is primarily a boy name.