Phillip vs Nelson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Phillip

Boy #627 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #778 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Neil, son of the champion"

Origin: English

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Phillip Rank #627

Nelson Rank #778

Phillip is more popular, ranked #627 vs #778 for Nelson.

Is Phillip or Nelson more popular?

Phillip is more popular, ranked #627 compared to Nelson at #778 in the United States.

What do Phillip and Nelson mean?

Phillip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin). Nelson means "son of Neil, son of the champion" (English origin).

Are Phillip and Nelson boy or girl names?

Phillip is primarily a boy name. Nelson is primarily a boy name.