Phillip vs Forest

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Phillip

Boy #627 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #725 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest; woodland"

Origin: Old French

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Phillip Rank #627

Forest Rank #725

Phillip is more popular, ranked #627 vs #725 for Forest.

Is Phillip or Forest more popular?

Phillip is more popular, ranked #627 compared to Forest at #725 in the United States.

What do Phillip and Forest mean?

Phillip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin). Forest means "of the forest; woodland" (Old French origin).

Are Phillip and Forest boy or girl names?

Phillip is primarily a boy name. Forest is primarily a boy name.