Philippa vs Pippa

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

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Popularity Comparison

Philippa Rank #2,636
Pippa Rank #2,469

Pippa is more popular, ranked #2469 vs #2636 for Philippa.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Philippa ___

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

Pippa ___

  • Pippa Rose
  • Pippa Jane
  • Pippa Grace
  • Pippa Kate
  • Pippa Eleanor
  • Pippa Louise

Sibling Name Ideas

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James Henry George Charlotte Imogen

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Philippa or Pippa more popular?

Pippa is more popular, ranked #2469 compared to Philippa at #2636 in the United States.

What do Philippa and Pippa mean?

Philippa means "lover of horses, friend to horses" (Greek origin). Pippa means "lover of horses" (Greek origin).

Are Philippa and Pippa boy or girl names?

Philippa is primarily a girl name. Pippa is primarily a girl name.

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