Oliver 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

Oliver Rank #3
Phillip Rank #627

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 vs #627 for Phillip.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Oliver ___

  • Oliver James
  • Oliver Thomas
  • Oliver William
  • Oliver Henry
  • Oliver John
  • Oliver Benjamin

Phillip ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Oliver

Olivia Charlotte Emma Sophia Amelia

If you choose Phillip

William Elizabeth Catherine Andrew Margaret

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Oliver or Phillip more popular?

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Phillip at #627 in the United States.

What do Oliver and Phillip mean?

Oliver means "olive tree" (Latin origin). Phillip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin).

Are Oliver and Phillip boy or girl names?

Oliver is primarily a boy name. Phillip is primarily a boy name.

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