Phillip vs Royal

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Phillip

Boy #627 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #428 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"kingly, of royal blood"

Origin: English

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Phillip Rank #627

Royal Rank #428

Royal is more popular, ranked #428 vs #627 for Phillip.

Is Phillip or Royal more popular?

Royal is more popular, ranked #428 compared to Phillip at #627 in the United States.

What do Phillip and Royal mean?

Phillip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin). Royal means "kingly, of royal blood" (English origin).

Are Phillip and Royal boy or girl names?

Phillip is primarily a boy name. Royal is primarily a boy name.