Major vs Phillip

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Major

Boy #581 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"greater, superior"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#581
Total SSA Count
490
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Maj, May, Maie

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Phillip

Boy #627 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Greek French German Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#627
Total SSA Count
450
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Phil, Pip

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Popularity Comparison

Major Rank #581
Phillip Rank #627

Major is more popular, ranked #581 vs #627 for Phillip.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Major ___

  • Major James
  • Major Lee
  • Major Cole
  • Major Reed
  • Major West
  • Major Blake

Phillip ___

  • Phillip James
  • Phillip John
  • Phillip Thomas
  • Phillip Michael
  • Phillip Andrew

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Major

Knox Legend True Blaze Crew

If you choose Phillip

William Elizabeth Catherine Andrew Margaret

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Major or Phillip more popular?

Major is more popular, ranked #581 compared to Phillip at #627 in the United States.

What do Major and Phillip mean?

Major means "greater, superior" (Latin origin). Phillip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin).

Are Major and Phillip boy or girl names?

Major is primarily a boy name. Phillip is primarily a boy name.

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