Phillip vs Pierce

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Phillip

Boy #627 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #541 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek via Latin

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Phillip Rank #627

Pierce Rank #541

Pierce is more popular, ranked #541 vs #627 for Phillip.

Is Phillip or Pierce more popular?

Pierce is more popular, ranked #541 compared to Phillip at #627 in the United States.

What do Phillip and Pierce mean?

Phillip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin). Pierce means "rock, stone" (Greek via Latin origin).

Are Phillip and Pierce boy or girl names?

Phillip is primarily a boy name. Pierce is primarily a boy name.