Philippa vs Suzanne

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

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Suzanne

Girl #2,532 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lily, rose"

Origin: Hebrew Shoshannah

Cultural Roots

French English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,532
Total SSA Count
70
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sue, Suzy, Suze

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Popularity Comparison

Philippa Rank #2,636
Suzanne Rank #2,532

Suzanne is more popular, ranked #2532 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

Suzanne ___

  • Suzanne Marie
  • Suzanne Claire
  • Suzanne Louise
  • Suzanne Anne
  • Suzanne Michelle
  • Suzanne Renee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Philippa

Georgiana Edmund Cecily Hugo Arabella

If you choose Suzanne

Diane Colette Renee Pierre Claude

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Philippa or Suzanne more popular?

Suzanne is more popular, ranked #2532 compared to Philippa at #2636 in the United States.

What do Philippa and Suzanne mean?

Philippa means "lover of horses, friend to horses" (Greek origin). Suzanne means "lily, rose" (Hebrew Shoshannah origin).

Are Philippa and Suzanne boy or girl names?

Philippa is primarily a girl name. Suzanne is primarily a girl name.

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