Jaclyn vs Philippa

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jaclyn

Girl #2,722 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American English French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,722
Total SSA Count
63
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jackie, Jac

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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

Jaclyn Rank #2,722
Philippa Rank #2,636

Philippa is more popular, ranked #2636 vs #2722 for Jaclyn.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jaclyn ___

  • Jaclyn Marie
  • Jaclyn Rose
  • Jaclyn Ann
  • Jaclyn Nicole
  • Jaclyn Lynn
  • Jaclyn 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 Jaclyn

John Caroline Michael Elizabeth Patrick

If you choose Philippa

Georgiana Edmund Cecily Hugo Arabella

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jaclyn or Philippa more popular?

Philippa is more popular, ranked #2636 compared to Jaclyn at #2722 in the United States.

What do Jaclyn and Philippa mean?

Jaclyn means "supplanter, one who follows" (Hebrew origin). Philippa means "lover of horses, friend to horses" (Greek origin).

Are Jaclyn and Philippa boy or girl names?

Jaclyn is primarily a girl name. Philippa is primarily a girl name.

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