Phillip vs Wes

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Phillip

Boy #627 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #745 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"short form of Wesley or Weston"

Origin: Old English

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Phillip Rank #627

Wes Rank #745

Phillip is more popular, ranked #627 vs #745 for Wes.

Is Phillip or Wes more popular?

Phillip is more popular, ranked #627 compared to Wes at #745 in the United States.

What do Phillip and Wes mean?

Phillip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin). Wes means "short form of Wesley or Weston" (Old English origin).

Are Phillip and Wes boy or girl names?

Phillip is primarily a boy name. Wes is primarily a boy name.