Phillips vs Tri

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Tri

Boy #14,515 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"knowledge, wisdom, intelligence"

Origin: Vietnamese/Sino-Vietnamese

Cultural Roots

Vietnamese Asian-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#14,515
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Tri

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Phillips Rank #14,652
Tri Rank #14,515

Tri is more popular, ranked #14515 vs #14652 for Phillips.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Phillips ___

No pairings available yet.

Tri ___

  • Tri Huu
  • Tri Minh
  • Tri Van
  • Tri James
  • Tri Michael

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Phillips or Tri more popular?

Tri is more popular, ranked #14515 compared to Phillips at #14652 in the United States.

What do Phillips and Tri mean?

Tri means "knowledge, wisdom, intelligence" (Vietnamese/Sino-Vietnamese origin).

Are Phillips and Tri boy or girl names?

Phillips is primarily a boy name. Tri is primarily a boy name.

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