Phillip vs Johnny

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Phillip

Boy #627 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #458 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Yahweh is merciful"

Origin: Hebrew

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Phillip Rank #627

Johnny Rank #458

Johnny is more popular, ranked #458 vs #627 for Phillip.

Is Phillip or Johnny more popular?

Johnny is more popular, ranked #458 compared to Phillip at #627 in the United States.

What do Phillip and Johnny mean?

Phillip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin). Johnny means "Yahweh is merciful" (Hebrew origin).

Are Phillip and Johnny boy or girl names?

Phillip is primarily a boy name. Johnny is primarily a boy name.