Phillip vs Seth

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Phillip

Boy #627 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #559 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"appointed, placed by God"

Origin: Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת)

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Phillip Rank #627

Seth Rank #559

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 vs #627 for Phillip.

Is Phillip or Seth more popular?

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 compared to Phillip at #627 in the United States.

What do Phillip and Seth mean?

Phillip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin). Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin).

Are Phillip and Seth boy or girl names?

Phillip is primarily a boy name. Seth is primarily a boy name.