Mylo vs Philip

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mylo

Boy #643 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"merciful, gentle"

Origin: Old High German (mild)

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#643
Total SSA Count
434
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
My, Lo

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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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Mylo Rank #643
Philip Rank #522

Philip is more popular, ranked #522 vs #643 for Mylo.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mylo ___

  • Mylo James
  • Mylo Lee
  • Mylo River
  • Mylo Cole
  • Mylo Bear
  • Mylo Fox

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 Mylo

Olive Felix Pip Daisy Hugo

If you choose Philip

Edward Henry Catherine Alexandra George

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mylo or Philip more popular?

Philip is more popular, ranked #522 compared to Mylo at #643 in the United States.

What do Mylo and Philip mean?

Mylo means "merciful, gentle" (Old High German (mild) origin). Philip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin).

Are Mylo and Philip boy or girl names?

Mylo is primarily a boy name. Philip is primarily a boy name.

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