Phillip vs Alessandro

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Phillip

Boy #627 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #550 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Phillip Rank #627

Alessandro Rank #550

Alessandro is more popular, ranked #550 vs #627 for Phillip.

Is Phillip or Alessandro more popular?

Alessandro is more popular, ranked #550 compared to Phillip at #627 in the United States.

What do Phillip and Alessandro mean?

Phillip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin). Alessandro means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Phillip and Alessandro boy or girl names?

Phillip is primarily a boy name. Alessandro is primarily a boy name.