Phillip vs Sam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Phillip

Boy #627 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Phillip Rank #627

Sam Rank #652

Phillip is more popular, ranked #627 vs #652 for Sam.

Is Phillip or Sam more popular?

Phillip is more popular, ranked #627 compared to Sam at #652 in the United States.

What do Phillip and Sam mean?

Phillip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin). Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Phillip and Sam boy or girl names?

Phillip is primarily a boy name. Sam is primarily a boy name.