Olivia vs Philip

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Olivia

Girl #1 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"olive tree"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Italian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1
Total SSA Count
14,718
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Liv, Livvy, Oli

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Olivia Rank #1
Philip Rank #522

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #522 for Philip.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Olivia ___

  • Olivia Rose
  • Olivia Grace
  • Olivia Jane
  • Olivia Mae
  • Olivia Claire
  • Olivia Jade

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 Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

If you choose Philip

Edward Henry Catherine Alexandra George

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Olivia or Philip more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Philip at #522 in the United States.

What do Olivia and Philip mean?

Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin). Philip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin).

Are Olivia and Philip boy or girl names?

Olivia is primarily a girl name. Philip is primarily a boy name.

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