Phillip vs Wilson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Phillip

Boy #627 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #645 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Will (William)"

Origin: Middle English patronymic

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Phillip Rank #627

Wilson Rank #645

Phillip is more popular, ranked #627 vs #645 for Wilson.

Is Phillip or Wilson more popular?

Phillip is more popular, ranked #627 compared to Wilson at #645 in the United States.

What do Phillip and Wilson mean?

Phillip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin). Wilson means "son of Will (William)" (Middle English patronymic origin).

Are Phillip and Wilson boy or girl names?

Phillip is primarily a boy name. Wilson is primarily a boy name.