Sibling names for Philip
Names that sound like they belong in the same family as Philip usually share its era. These sister and brother names rose and fell on a similar curve to Philip, whose busiest decade was the 1950s, and are about as common, so neither child's name will feel dated or unusual next to the other.
Sister names for Philip
| Name | Meaning | Rank 2025 | Babies, last 5 years | Peak decade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anne | grace, favor (from Hannah) | #619 | 2,473 | 1950s |
| Kathryn | #729 | 2,168 | 1950s | |
| Jeanette | little Jean (Jane) | #2,391 | 336 | 1930s |
| Antoinette | feminine of Antoine (Anthony) | #3,002 | 291 | 1920s |
| Sylvia | of the forest | #300 | 4,002 | 1950s |
| Myra | #663 | 2,438 | 1950s | |
| Loretta | #606 | 1,925 | 1930s | |
| Anita | pet form of Ana (Anne) | #1,342 | 791 | 1950s |
| Bernadette | feminine of Bernard; "brave as a bear" | #1,034 | 1,007 | 1960s |
| Teresa | #911 | 1,589 | 1960s | |
| Ellen | #1,062 | 1,259 | 1950s |
Brother names for Philip
| Name | Meaning | Rank 2025 | Babies, last 5 years | Peak decade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alan | #191 | 10,204 | 1950s | |
| Neil | #851 | 1,563 | 1950s | |
| Jerome | sacred name | #1,257 | 859 | 1950s |
| Thomas | twin | #34 | 33,330 | 1950s |
| Russell | little red one (red-haired) | #345 | 4,443 | 1950s |
| Glenn | valley (Gaelic) | #1,443 | 625 | 1950s |
| Curtis | courteous | #985 | 1,357 | 1960s |
| Frederick | peaceful ruler | #435 | 3,348 | 1950s |
| Lawrence | from Laurentum; associated with laurel | #520 | 2,724 | 1950s |
| Byron | at the cattle sheds | #981 | 1,402 | 1960s |
Philip's era
Philip ranked #528 for boys in 2025, against #433 in 2015. Its best year was 1941, at #52. Names that rose and fell with it share its period feel, which keeps the set consistent.
Timeless names that go with any sibling
These names have been used steadily for a hundred years, so they sit comfortably next to a name from any era, Philip included.
Girls: Elizabeth, Maria, Lydia, Cecilia, Julia, Miriam. Boys: Samuel, Anthony, Wesley, Vincent, Calvin, Victor.
Same era, but close to Philip
These names follow Philip's curve too, but we left them out above because they share a first letter or an ending with Philip. Some parents like that echo; if you do, start here.
How these were chosen
Each suggestion's share of US babies has followed a curve close to Philip's since 1880, and its recent number of babies is within about twelve times Philip's, so the names are in the same league. Names starting with the same letter as Philip or with the same ending are left out, so the names go together without matching. Spellings of Philip itself are excluded.