Philip vs Wilson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Philip

Boy #522 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #645 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Will (William)"

Origin: Middle English patronymic

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Philip Rank #522

Wilson Rank #645

Philip is more popular, ranked #522 vs #645 for Wilson.

Is Philip or Wilson more popular?

Philip is more popular, ranked #522 compared to Wilson at #645 in the United States.

What do Philip and Wilson mean?

Philip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin). Wilson means "son of Will (William)" (Middle English patronymic origin).

Are Philip and Wilson boy or girl names?

Philip is primarily a boy name. Wilson is primarily a boy name.