Philip vs Sean

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Philip

Boy #522 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #437 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

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Philip Rank #522

Sean Rank #437

Sean is more popular, ranked #437 vs #522 for Philip.

Is Philip or Sean more popular?

Sean is more popular, ranked #437 compared to Philip at #522 in the United States.

What do Philip and Sean mean?

Philip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin). Sean means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Philip and Sean boy or girl names?

Philip is primarily a boy name. Sean is primarily a boy name.