Phillip vs Ben

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Phillip

Boy #627 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #802 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand"

Origin: Hebrew

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Phillip Rank #627

Ben Rank #802

Phillip is more popular, ranked #627 vs #802 for Ben.

Is Phillip or Ben more popular?

Phillip is more popular, ranked #627 compared to Ben at #802 in the United States.

What do Phillip and Ben mean?

Phillip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin). Ben means "short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand" (Hebrew origin).

Are Phillip and Ben boy or girl names?

Phillip is primarily a boy name. Ben is primarily a boy name.