Kathy 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

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Popularity Comparison

Kathy Rank #2,694
Philippa Rank #2,636

Philippa is more popular, ranked #2636 vs #2694 for Kathy.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kathy ___

  • Kathy Ann
  • Kathy Marie
  • Kathy Lynn
  • Kathy Jo
  • Kathy Lee
  • Kathy Sue

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 Kathy

Debbie Sandy Linda Bobby Tommy

If you choose Philippa

Georgiana Edmund Cecily Hugo Arabella

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kathy or Philippa more popular?

Philippa is more popular, ranked #2636 compared to Kathy at #2694 in the United States.

What do Kathy and Philippa mean?

Kathy means "innocent" (Greek origin). Philippa means "lover of horses, friend to horses" (Greek origin).

Are Kathy and Philippa boy or girl names?

Kathy is primarily a girl name. Philippa is primarily a girl name.

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