Donald vs Phillip

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Donald

Boy #673 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ruler of the world"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#673
Total SSA Count
405
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Don, Donnie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Donald Rank #673
Phillip Rank #627

Phillip is more popular, ranked #627 vs #673 for Donald.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Donald ___

  • Donald James
  • Donald Michael
  • Donald William
  • Donald Scott
  • Donald Robert
  • Donald Lee

Phillip ___

  • Phillip James
  • Phillip John
  • Phillip Thomas
  • Phillip Michael
  • Phillip Andrew

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Donald

Robert Ronald Janet Patricia Douglas

If you choose Phillip

William Elizabeth Catherine Andrew Margaret

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Donald or Phillip more popular?

Phillip is more popular, ranked #627 compared to Donald at #673 in the United States.

What do Donald and Phillip mean?

Donald means "ruler of the world" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Phillip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin).

Are Donald and Phillip boy or girl names?

Donald is primarily a boy name. Phillip is primarily a boy name.

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