Phillip vs Sylas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Phillip

Boy #627 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #488 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest, wood-dweller"

Origin: Latin

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Phillip Rank #627

Sylas Rank #488

Sylas is more popular, ranked #488 vs #627 for Phillip.

Is Phillip or Sylas more popular?

Sylas is more popular, ranked #488 compared to Phillip at #627 in the United States.

What do Phillip and Sylas mean?

Phillip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin). Sylas means "of the forest, wood-dweller" (Latin origin).

Are Phillip and Sylas boy or girl names?

Phillip is primarily a boy name. Sylas is primarily a boy name.