Olivia vs Philippa

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Philippa

Girl #2,636 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"lover of horses, friend to horses"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English German Italian Greek Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,636
Total SSA Count
66
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Pippa, Phil, Pip

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Olivia Rank #1
Philippa Rank #2,636

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #2636 for Philippa.

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

Philippa ___

  • Philippa Rose
  • Philippa Anne
  • Philippa Jane
  • Philippa Catherine
  • Philippa Margaret
  • Philippa Louise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

If you choose Philippa

Georgiana Edmund Cecily Hugo Arabella

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Olivia or Philippa more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Philippa at #2636 in the United States.

What do Olivia and Philippa mean?

Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin). Philippa means "lover of horses, friend to horses" (Greek origin).

Are Olivia and Philippa boy or girl names?

Olivia is primarily a girl name. Philippa is primarily a girl name.

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