Phillip vs Erik

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Phillip

Boy #627 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #477 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"eternal ruler, ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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Phillip Rank #627

Erik Rank #477

Erik is more popular, ranked #477 vs #627 for Phillip.

Is Phillip or Erik more popular?

Erik is more popular, ranked #477 compared to Phillip at #627 in the United States.

What do Phillip and Erik mean?

Phillip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin). Erik means "eternal ruler, ever powerful" (Old Norse origin).

Are Phillip and Erik boy or girl names?

Phillip is primarily a boy name. Erik is primarily a boy name.