Caiden vs Philip

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Caiden Rank #545
Philip Rank #522

Philip is more popular, ranked #522 vs #545 for Caiden.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Caiden ___

  • Caiden James
  • Caiden Michael
  • Caiden Lee
  • Caiden Thomas
  • Caiden Ryan
  • Caiden Cole

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 Caiden

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If you choose Philip

Edward Henry Catherine Alexandra George

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Caiden or Philip more popular?

Philip is more popular, ranked #522 compared to Caiden at #545 in the United States.

What do Caiden and Philip mean?

Caiden means "battle, warrior spirit" (Gaelic origin). Philip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin).

Are Caiden and Philip boy or girl names?

Caiden is primarily a boy name. Philip is primarily a boy name.

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