Roger vs Phillip

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Roger

Boy #750 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"famous spear"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #627 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

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Roger Rank #750

Phillip Rank #627

Phillip is more popular, ranked #627 vs #750 for Roger.

Is Roger or Phillip more popular?

Phillip is more popular, ranked #627 compared to Roger at #750 in the United States.

What do Roger and Phillip mean?

Roger means "famous spear" (Germanic origin). Phillip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin).

Are Roger and Phillip boy or girl names?

Roger is primarily a boy name. Phillip is primarily a boy name.