Emmery vs Philippa

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Philippa

Girl #2,636 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"lover of horses, friend to horses"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English German Italian Greek Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,636
Total SSA Count
66
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Pippa, Phil, Pip

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Emmery Rank #2,627
Philippa Rank #2,636

Emmery is more popular, ranked #2627 vs #2636 for Philippa.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emmery ___

  • Emmery Grace
  • Emmery Rose
  • Emmery Jane
  • Emmery Claire
  • Emmery Kate
  • Emmery Ann

Philippa ___

  • Philippa Rose
  • Philippa Anne
  • Philippa Jane
  • Philippa Catherine
  • Philippa Margaret
  • Philippa Louise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emmery

Avery Harper Sloane Emerson Quinn

If you choose Philippa

Georgiana Edmund Cecily Hugo Arabella

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emmery or Philippa more popular?

Emmery is more popular, ranked #2627 compared to Philippa at #2636 in the United States.

What do Emmery and Philippa mean?

Emmery means "work power, vigor and rule" (Old Germanic origin). Philippa means "lover of horses, friend to horses" (Greek origin).

Are Emmery and Philippa boy or girl names?

Emmery is primarily a girl name. Philippa is primarily a girl name.

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