Phillip vs Lee

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Phillip

Boy #627 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

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✓ All Clear

Boy #715 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"meadow, woodland clearing"

Origin: Old English leah

English American Chinese (as Li) Korean

15 High Risk

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Phillip Rank #627

Lee Rank #715

Phillip is more popular, ranked #627 vs #715 for Lee.

Is Phillip or Lee more popular?

Phillip is more popular, ranked #627 compared to Lee at #715 in the United States.

What do Phillip and Lee mean?

Phillip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin). Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin).

Are Phillip and Lee boy or girl names?

Phillip is primarily a boy name. Lee is primarily a boy name.