Philip vs Sam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Philip

Boy #522 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Philip Rank #522

Sam Rank #652

Philip is more popular, ranked #522 vs #652 for Sam.

Is Philip or Sam more popular?

Philip is more popular, ranked #522 compared to Sam at #652 in the United States.

What do Philip and Sam mean?

Philip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin). Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Philip and Sam boy or girl names?

Philip is primarily a boy name. Sam is primarily a boy name.