Phillip vs Jefferson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Phillip

Boy #627 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #711 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace"

Origin: Old English via Germanic

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Phillip Rank #627

Jefferson Rank #711

Phillip is more popular, ranked #627 vs #711 for Jefferson.

Is Phillip or Jefferson more popular?

Phillip is more popular, ranked #627 compared to Jefferson at #711 in the United States.

What do Phillip and Jefferson mean?

Phillip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin). Jefferson means "son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace" (Old English via Germanic origin).

Are Phillip and Jefferson boy or girl names?

Phillip is primarily a boy name. Jefferson is primarily a boy name.