Phillip vs Kieran

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Phillip

Boy #627 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #441 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (ciar + -án)

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Phillip Rank #627

Kieran Rank #441

Kieran is more popular, ranked #441 vs #627 for Phillip.

Is Phillip or Kieran more popular?

Kieran is more popular, ranked #441 compared to Phillip at #627 in the United States.

What do Phillip and Kieran mean?

Phillip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin). Kieran means "little dark one" (Irish Gaelic (ciar + -án) origin).

Are Phillip and Kieran boy or girl names?

Phillip is primarily a boy name. Kieran is primarily a boy name.