Julio vs Philip

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Julio

Boy #600 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"youthful, downy-bearded"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Portuguese Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#600
Total SSA Count
475
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Juli, Julo

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Philip

Boy #522 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Greek French German Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#522
Total SSA Count
586
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Phil, Pip

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Popularity Comparison

Julio Rank #600
Philip Rank #522

Philip is more popular, ranked #522 vs #600 for Julio.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Julio ___

  • Julio Antonio
  • Julio Miguel
  • Julio Alejandro
  • Julio Carlos
  • Julio Rafael
  • Julio Eduardo

Philip ___

  • Philip James
  • Philip Henry
  • Philip William
  • Philip Edward
  • Philip Alexander
  • Philip Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Julio

Diego Mateo Carlos Valentina Isabella

If you choose Philip

Edward Henry Catherine Alexandra George

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Julio or Philip more popular?

Philip is more popular, ranked #522 compared to Julio at #600 in the United States.

What do Julio and Philip mean?

Julio means "youthful, downy-bearded" (Latin origin). Philip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin).

Are Julio and Philip boy or girl names?

Julio is primarily a boy name. Philip is primarily a boy name.

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