Phillip vs Jeffrey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Phillip

Boy #627 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #521 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"pledge of peace"

Origin: Germanic

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Phillip Rank #627

Jeffrey Rank #521

Jeffrey is more popular, ranked #521 vs #627 for Phillip.

Is Phillip or Jeffrey more popular?

Jeffrey is more popular, ranked #521 compared to Phillip at #627 in the United States.

What do Phillip and Jeffrey mean?

Phillip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin). Jeffrey means "pledge of peace" (Germanic origin).

Are Phillip and Jeffrey boy or girl names?

Phillip is primarily a boy name. Jeffrey is primarily a boy name.