Philip vs Sullivan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Philip

Boy #522 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #340 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"descendant of the dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Philip Rank #522

Sullivan Rank #340

Sullivan is more popular, ranked #340 vs #522 for Philip.

Is Philip or Sullivan more popular?

Sullivan is more popular, ranked #340 compared to Philip at #522 in the United States.

What do Philip and Sullivan mean?

Philip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin). Sullivan means "descendant of the dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Philip and Sullivan boy or girl names?

Philip is primarily a boy name. Sullivan is primarily a boy name.