Philip vs Roy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Philip

Boy #522 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #542 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"red (hair color)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Philip Rank #522

Roy Rank #542

Philip is more popular, ranked #522 vs #542 for Roy.

Is Philip or Roy more popular?

Philip is more popular, ranked #522 compared to Roy at #542 in the United States.

What do Philip and Roy mean?

Philip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin). Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Philip and Roy boy or girl names?

Philip is primarily a boy name. Roy is primarily a boy name.