Philip vs Zander

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Philip

Boy #522 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #379 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Philip Rank #522

Zander Rank #379

Zander is more popular, ranked #379 vs #522 for Philip.

Is Philip or Zander more popular?

Zander is more popular, ranked #379 compared to Philip at #522 in the United States.

What do Philip and Zander mean?

Philip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin). Zander means "defender of men" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Philip and Zander boy or girl names?

Philip is primarily a boy name. Zander is primarily a boy name.