Phillip vs Johan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Phillip

Boy #627 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #537 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Phillip Rank #627

Johan Rank #537

Johan is more popular, ranked #537 vs #627 for Phillip.

Is Phillip or Johan more popular?

Johan is more popular, ranked #537 compared to Phillip at #627 in the United States.

What do Phillip and Johan mean?

Phillip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin). Johan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Phillip and Johan boy or girl names?

Phillip is primarily a boy name. Johan is primarily a boy name.