Phillip vs Ariel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Phillip

Boy #627 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #512 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"lion of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Phillip Rank #627

Ariel Rank #512

Ariel is more popular, ranked #512 vs #627 for Phillip.

Is Phillip or Ariel more popular?

Ariel is more popular, ranked #512 compared to Phillip at #627 in the United States.

What do Phillip and Ariel mean?

Phillip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin). Ariel means "lion of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Phillip and Ariel boy or girl names?

Phillip is primarily a boy name. Ariel is primarily a boy name.