Philip vs Troy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Philip

Boy #522 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #531 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the city of Troy"

Origin: Greek

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Philip Rank #522

Troy Rank #531

Philip is more popular, ranked #522 vs #531 for Troy.

Is Philip or Troy more popular?

Philip is more popular, ranked #522 compared to Troy at #531 in the United States.

What do Philip and Troy mean?

Philip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin). Troy means "from the city of Troy" (Greek origin).

Are Philip and Troy boy or girl names?

Philip is primarily a boy name. Troy is primarily a boy name.