Moises vs Phillip

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Moises

Boy #524 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"drawn out of the water"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Latin American Jewish Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#524
Total SSA Count
568
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Moi, Mosy

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Moises Rank #524
Phillip Rank #627

Moises is more popular, ranked #524 vs #627 for Phillip.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Moises ___

  • Moises Alejandro
  • Moises David
  • Moises Antonio
  • Moises Luis
  • Moises Angel
  • Moises Rafael

Phillip ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Moises

Sofia Isabella Mateo Miguel Valentina

If you choose Phillip

William Elizabeth Catherine Andrew Margaret

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Moises or Phillip more popular?

Moises is more popular, ranked #524 compared to Phillip at #627 in the United States.

What do Moises and Phillip mean?

Moises means "drawn out of the water" (Hebrew origin). Phillip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin).

Are Moises and Phillip boy or girl names?

Moises is primarily a boy name. Phillip is primarily a boy name.

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