Baylor vs Philip

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Baylor

Boy #366 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"one who bails, deliverer"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#366
Total SSA Count
903
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Bay, Bay-Bay

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Baylor Rank #366
Philip Rank #522

Baylor is more popular, ranked #366 vs #522 for Philip.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Baylor ___

  • Baylor James
  • Baylor Scott
  • Baylor Lee
  • Baylor Thomas
  • Baylor Ray
  • Baylor Cole

Philip ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Baylor

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If you choose Philip

Edward Henry Catherine Alexandra George

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Baylor or Philip more popular?

Baylor is more popular, ranked #366 compared to Philip at #522 in the United States.

What do Baylor and Philip mean?

Baylor means "one who bails, deliverer" (Old French origin). Philip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin).

Are Baylor and Philip boy or girl names?

Baylor is primarily a boy name. Philip is primarily a boy name.

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