Phillip vs Rio

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Phillip

Boy #627 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #517 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"river"

Origin: Spanish/Portuguese

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Phillip Rank #627

Rio Rank #517

Rio is more popular, ranked #517 vs #627 for Phillip.

Is Phillip or Rio more popular?

Rio is more popular, ranked #517 compared to Phillip at #627 in the United States.

What do Phillip and Rio mean?

Phillip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin). Rio means "river" (Spanish/Portuguese origin).

Are Phillip and Rio boy or girl names?

Phillip is primarily a boy name. Rio is primarily a boy name.