Phillip vs Boston

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Phillip

Boy #627 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #628 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Botolph's town, market town"

Origin: Old English

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Phillip Rank #627

Boston Rank #628

Phillip is more popular, ranked #627 vs #628 for Boston.

Is Phillip or Boston more popular?

Phillip is more popular, ranked #627 compared to Boston at #628 in the United States.

What do Phillip and Boston mean?

Phillip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin). Boston means "Botolph's town, market town" (Old English origin).

Are Phillip and Boston boy or girl names?

Phillip is primarily a boy name. Boston is primarily a boy name.