Nazarene vs Phillip

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Nazarene Rank #68,381
Phillip Rank #627

Phillip is more popular, ranked #627 vs #68381 for Nazarene.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Nazarene ___

  • Nazarene Grace
  • Nazarene Marie
  • Nazarene Rose
  • Nazarene Faith
  • Nazarene Hope
  • Nazarene Ann

Phillip ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Nazarene

Magdalena Seraphina Celeste Rafael Elias

If you choose Phillip

William Elizabeth Catherine Andrew Margaret

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nazarene or Phillip more popular?

Phillip is more popular, ranked #627 compared to Nazarene at #68381 in the United States.

What do Nazarene and Phillip mean?

Nazarene means "from Nazareth" (Hebrew/Aramaic origin). Phillip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin).

Are Nazarene and Phillip boy or girl names?

Nazarene is primarily a girl name. Phillip is primarily a boy name.

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