Phillip vs Scott

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Phillip

Boy #627 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #566 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from Scotland, a Scotsman"

Origin: Old English/Latin

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Phillip Rank #627

Scott Rank #566

Scott is more popular, ranked #566 vs #627 for Phillip.

Is Phillip or Scott more popular?

Scott is more popular, ranked #566 compared to Phillip at #627 in the United States.

What do Phillip and Scott mean?

Phillip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin). Scott means "from Scotland, a Scotsman" (Old English/Latin origin).

Are Phillip and Scott boy or girl names?

Phillip is primarily a boy name. Scott is primarily a boy name.