Phillip vs Major

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Phillip

Boy #627 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #581 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"greater, superior"

Origin: Latin

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Phillip Rank #627

Major Rank #581

Major is more popular, ranked #581 vs #627 for Phillip.

Is Phillip or Major more popular?

Major is more popular, ranked #581 compared to Phillip at #627 in the United States.

What do Phillip and Major mean?

Phillip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin). Major means "greater, superior" (Latin origin).

Are Phillip and Major boy or girl names?

Phillip is primarily a boy name. Major is primarily a boy name.