Phillip vs Nikolas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Phillip

Boy #627 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #726 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Phillip Rank #627

Nikolas Rank #726

Phillip is more popular, ranked #627 vs #726 for Nikolas.

Is Phillip or Nikolas more popular?

Phillip is more popular, ranked #627 compared to Nikolas at #726 in the United States.

What do Phillip and Nikolas mean?

Phillip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin). Nikolas means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Phillip and Nikolas boy or girl names?

Phillip is primarily a boy name. Nikolas is primarily a boy name.