Phillip vs Harry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Phillip

Boy #627 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

English Greek French German Spanish

✓ All Clear

Boy #780 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"home ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English British American Welsh

24 High Risk

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Phillip Rank #627

Harry Rank #780

Phillip is more popular, ranked #627 vs #780 for Harry.

Is Phillip or Harry more popular?

Phillip is more popular, ranked #627 compared to Harry at #780 in the United States.

What do Phillip and Harry mean?

Phillip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin). Harry means "home ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Phillip and Harry boy or girl names?

Phillip is primarily a boy name. Harry is primarily a boy name.