Phillip vs Ford

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Phillip

Boy #627 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #571 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"shallow river crossing"

Origin: Old English

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Phillip Rank #627

Ford Rank #571

Ford is more popular, ranked #571 vs #627 for Phillip.

Is Phillip or Ford more popular?

Ford is more popular, ranked #571 compared to Phillip at #627 in the United States.

What do Phillip and Ford mean?

Phillip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin). Ford means "shallow river crossing" (Old English origin).

Are Phillip and Ford boy or girl names?

Phillip is primarily a boy name. Ford is primarily a boy name.