Phillip vs Rex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Phillip

Boy #627 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #793 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king"

Origin: Latin

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Phillip Rank #627

Rex Rank #793

Phillip is more popular, ranked #627 vs #793 for Rex.

Is Phillip or Rex more popular?

Phillip is more popular, ranked #627 compared to Rex at #793 in the United States.

What do Phillip and Rex mean?

Phillip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin). Rex means "king" (Latin origin).

Are Phillip and Rex boy or girl names?

Phillip is primarily a boy name. Rex is primarily a boy name.