Philip vs Royal

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Philip

Boy #522 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #428 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"kingly, of royal blood"

Origin: English

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Philip Rank #522

Royal Rank #428

Royal is more popular, ranked #428 vs #522 for Philip.

Is Philip or Royal more popular?

Royal is more popular, ranked #428 compared to Philip at #522 in the United States.

What do Philip and Royal mean?

Philip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin). Royal means "kingly, of royal blood" (English origin).

Are Philip and Royal boy or girl names?

Philip is primarily a boy name. Royal is primarily a boy name.