Phillip vs Troy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Phillip

Boy #627 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #531 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the city of Troy"

Origin: Greek

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Phillip Rank #627

Troy Rank #531

Troy is more popular, ranked #531 vs #627 for Phillip.

Is Phillip or Troy more popular?

Troy is more popular, ranked #531 compared to Phillip at #627 in the United States.

What do Phillip and Troy mean?

Phillip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin). Troy means "from the city of Troy" (Greek origin).

Are Phillip and Troy boy or girl names?

Phillip is primarily a boy name. Troy is primarily a boy name.