Phillip vs Benson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Phillip

Boy #627 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #436 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Benedict/Benjamin"

Origin: English

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Phillip Rank #627

Benson Rank #436

Benson is more popular, ranked #436 vs #627 for Phillip.

Is Phillip or Benson more popular?

Benson is more popular, ranked #436 compared to Phillip at #627 in the United States.

What do Phillip and Benson mean?

Phillip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin). Benson means "son of Benedict/Benjamin" (English origin).

Are Phillip and Benson boy or girl names?

Phillip is primarily a boy name. Benson is primarily a boy name.