Philip vs Rylan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Philip

Boy #522 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #372 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"land where rye grows"

Origin: Old English

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Philip Rank #522

Rylan Rank #372

Rylan is more popular, ranked #372 vs #522 for Philip.

Is Philip or Rylan more popular?

Rylan is more popular, ranked #372 compared to Philip at #522 in the United States.

What do Philip and Rylan mean?

Philip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin). Rylan means "land where rye grows" (Old English origin).

Are Philip and Rylan boy or girl names?

Philip is primarily a boy name. Rylan is primarily a boy name.