Maurice vs Philip

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Maurice Rank #932
Philip Rank #522

Philip is more popular, ranked #522 vs #932 for Maurice.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Maurice ___

  • Maurice James
  • Maurice Charles
  • Maurice William
  • Maurice Lee
  • Maurice Eugene
  • Maurice Raymond

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 Maurice

Bernard Eugene Dorothy Clarence Gloria

If you choose Philip

Edward Henry Catherine Alexandra George

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maurice or Philip more popular?

Philip is more popular, ranked #522 compared to Maurice at #932 in the United States.

What do Maurice and Philip mean?

Maurice means "dark-skinned, Moorish" (Latin origin). Philip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin).

Are Maurice and Philip boy or girl names?

Maurice is primarily a boy name. Philip is primarily a boy name.

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