Arturo vs Philip

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arturo

Boy #578 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"bear, bear king"

Origin: Celtic

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian Latin American Portuguese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#578
Total SSA Count
492
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Art, Arto, Turo

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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Philip

Boy #522 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Greek French German Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#522
Total SSA Count
586
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Phil, Pip

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Arturo Rank #578
Philip Rank #522

Philip is more popular, ranked #522 vs #578 for Arturo.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Arturo ___

  • Arturo Miguel
  • Arturo Carlos
  • Arturo Javier
  • Arturo Luis
  • Arturo Rafael
  • Arturo Ernesto

Philip ___

  • Philip James
  • Philip Henry
  • Philip William
  • Philip Edward
  • Philip Alexander
  • Philip Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Arturo

Mateo Sebastián Valentina Isabel Rodrigo

If you choose Philip

Edward Henry Catherine Alexandra George

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arturo or Philip more popular?

Philip is more popular, ranked #522 compared to Arturo at #578 in the United States.

What do Arturo and Philip mean?

Arturo means "bear, bear king" (Celtic origin). Philip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin).

Are Arturo and Philip boy or girl names?

Arturo is primarily a boy name. Philip is primarily a boy name.

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