Phillip vs Hugh

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Phillip

Boy #627 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

English Greek French German Spanish

✓ All Clear

Boy #765 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"mind, intellect, spirit"

Origin: Germanic

English Scottish Irish French

✓ All Clear

Phillip Rank #627

Hugh Rank #765

Phillip is more popular, ranked #627 vs #765 for Hugh.

Is Phillip or Hugh more popular?

Phillip is more popular, ranked #627 compared to Hugh at #765 in the United States.

What do Phillip and Hugh mean?

Phillip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin). Hugh means "mind, intellect, spirit" (Germanic origin).

Are Phillip and Hugh boy or girl names?

Phillip is primarily a boy name. Hugh is primarily a boy name.