Phillip vs Ronald

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Phillip

Boy #627 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #576 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler's counsel"

Origin: Old Norse

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Phillip Rank #627

Ronald Rank #576

Ronald is more popular, ranked #576 vs #627 for Phillip.

Is Phillip or Ronald more popular?

Ronald is more popular, ranked #576 compared to Phillip at #627 in the United States.

What do Phillip and Ronald mean?

Phillip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin). Ronald means "ruler's counsel" (Old Norse origin).

Are Phillip and Ronald boy or girl names?

Phillip is primarily a boy name. Ronald is primarily a boy name.