Emery vs Phillip

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emery

Girl #70 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"industrious, brave"

Origin: Old Germanic

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#70
Total SSA Count
3,197
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Em, Emmy

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Phillip

Boy #627 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Greek French German Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#627
Total SSA Count
450
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Phil, Pip

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Popularity Comparison

Emery Rank #70
Phillip Rank #627

Emery is more popular, ranked #70 vs #627 for Phillip.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emery ___

  • Emery Grace
  • Emery Rose
  • Emery Claire
  • Emery June
  • Emery Kate
  • Emery Jade

Phillip ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emery

Avery Hayden Parker Riley Quinn

If you choose Phillip

William Elizabeth Catherine Andrew Margaret

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emery or Phillip more popular?

Emery is more popular, ranked #70 compared to Phillip at #627 in the United States.

What do Emery and Phillip mean?

Emery means "industrious, brave" (Old Germanic origin). Phillip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin).

Are Emery and Phillip boy or girl names?

Emery is primarily a girl name. Phillip is primarily a boy name.

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