Phillip vs Davis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Phillip

Boy #627 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #646 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English/Welsh patronymic

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Phillip Rank #627

Davis Rank #646

Phillip is more popular, ranked #627 vs #646 for Davis.

Is Phillip or Davis more popular?

Phillip is more popular, ranked #627 compared to Davis at #646 in the United States.

What do Phillip and Davis mean?

Phillip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin). Davis means "son of David" (English/Welsh patronymic origin).

Are Phillip and Davis boy or girl names?

Phillip is primarily a boy name. Davis is primarily a boy name.