Phillip vs Gerardo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Phillip

Boy #627 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #596 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"brave with a spear"

Origin: Old High German (ger + hard)

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Phillip Rank #627

Gerardo Rank #596

Gerardo is more popular, ranked #596 vs #627 for Phillip.

Is Phillip or Gerardo more popular?

Gerardo is more popular, ranked #596 compared to Phillip at #627 in the United States.

What do Phillip and Gerardo mean?

Phillip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin). Gerardo means "brave with a spear" (Old High German (ger + hard) origin).

Are Phillip and Gerardo boy or girl names?

Phillip is primarily a boy name. Gerardo is primarily a boy name.