Gigi vs Philippa

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gigi

Girl #2,564 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"earth worker (via Georgina)"

Origin: Greek via French

Cultural Roots

French Italian American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,564
Total SSA Count
69
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Gigi Rank #2,564
Philippa Rank #2,636

Gigi is more popular, ranked #2564 vs #2636 for Philippa.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Gigi ___

  • Gigi Rose
  • Gigi Marie
  • Gigi Belle
  • Gigi Grace
  • Gigi Vivienne
  • Gigi Claire

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 Gigi

Lola Coco Mimi Lulu Bebe

If you choose Philippa

Georgiana Edmund Cecily Hugo Arabella

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gigi or Philippa more popular?

Gigi is more popular, ranked #2564 compared to Philippa at #2636 in the United States.

What do Gigi and Philippa mean?

Gigi means "earth worker (via Georgina)" (Greek via French origin). Philippa means "lover of horses, friend to horses" (Greek origin).

Are Gigi and Philippa boy or girl names?

Gigi is primarily a girl name. Philippa is primarily a girl name.

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