Phillip vs Bruce

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Phillip

Boy #627 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #540 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the brushwood thicket"

Origin: Norman French

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Phillip Rank #627

Bruce Rank #540

Bruce is more popular, ranked #540 vs #627 for Phillip.

Is Phillip or Bruce more popular?

Bruce is more popular, ranked #540 compared to Phillip at #627 in the United States.

What do Phillip and Bruce mean?

Phillip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin). Bruce means "from the brushwood thicket" (Norman French origin).

Are Phillip and Bruce boy or girl names?

Phillip is primarily a boy name. Bruce is primarily a boy name.