Ronald vs Phillip

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ronald

Boy #576 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler's counsel"

Origin: Old Norse

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Boy #627 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

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Ronald Rank #576

Phillip Rank #627

Ronald is more popular, ranked #576 vs #627 for Phillip.

Is Ronald or Phillip more popular?

Ronald is more popular, ranked #576 compared to Phillip at #627 in the United States.

What do Ronald and Phillip mean?

Ronald means "ruler's counsel" (Old Norse origin). Phillip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin).

Are Ronald and Phillip boy or girl names?

Ronald is primarily a boy name. Phillip is primarily a boy name.