Phillip vs Darius

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Phillip

Boy #627 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #746 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"he who holds firm the good"

Origin: Old Persian

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Phillip Rank #627

Darius Rank #746

Phillip is more popular, ranked #627 vs #746 for Darius.

Is Phillip or Darius more popular?

Phillip is more popular, ranked #627 compared to Darius at #746 in the United States.

What do Phillip and Darius mean?

Phillip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin). Darius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin).

Are Phillip and Darius boy or girl names?

Phillip is primarily a boy name. Darius is primarily a boy name.