Philip vs Westley

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Popularity Comparison

Philip Rank #522
Westley Rank #656

Philip is more popular, ranked #522 vs #656 for Westley.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Philip ___

  • Philip James
  • Philip Henry
  • Philip William
  • Philip Edward
  • Philip Alexander
  • Philip Thomas

Westley ___

  • Westley James
  • Westley Cole
  • Westley Grey
  • Westley Lee
  • Westley Finn
  • Westley Owen

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Philip

Edward Henry Catherine Alexandra George

If you choose Westley

Inigo Piper Archer Cleo Jasper

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Philip or Westley more popular?

Philip is more popular, ranked #522 compared to Westley at #656 in the United States.

What do Philip and Westley mean?

Philip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin). Westley means "western clearing" (Old English origin).

Are Philip and Westley boy or girl names?

Philip is primarily a boy name. Westley is primarily a boy name.

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