Philippa vs Vesper

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
Vesper Rank #2,776

Philippa is more popular, ranked #2636 vs #2776 for Vesper.

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

Vesper ___

  • Vesper Rose
  • Vesper Leigh
  • Vesper Mae
  • Vesper Claire
  • Vesper Jane
  • Vesper Elise

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Philippa

Georgiana Edmund Cecily Hugo Arabella

If you choose Vesper

Orion Casper Luna Celeste Lyra

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Philippa or Vesper more popular?

Philippa is more popular, ranked #2636 compared to Vesper at #2776 in the United States.

What do Philippa and Vesper mean?

Philippa means "lover of horses, friend to horses" (Greek origin). Vesper means "evening star" (Latin origin).

Are Philippa and Vesper boy or girl names?

Philippa is primarily a girl name. Vesper is primarily a girl name.

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