Phillip vs Ray

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Phillip

Boy #627 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

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Phillip Rank #627

Ray Rank #777

Phillip is more popular, ranked #627 vs #777 for Ray.

Is Phillip or Ray more popular?

Phillip is more popular, ranked #627 compared to Ray at #777 in the United States.

What do Phillip and Ray mean?

Phillip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin). Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Phillip and Ray boy or girl names?

Phillip is primarily a boy name. Ray is primarily a boy name.