Phillip vs Sean

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Phillip

Boy #627 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #437 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

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Phillip Rank #627

Sean Rank #437

Sean is more popular, ranked #437 vs #627 for Phillip.

Is Phillip or Sean more popular?

Sean is more popular, ranked #437 compared to Phillip at #627 in the United States.

What do Phillip and Sean mean?

Phillip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin). Sean means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Phillip and Sean boy or girl names?

Phillip is primarily a boy name. Sean is primarily a boy name.