#5212024 rank
1953peak year
331,679babies named Philip since 1880
▼ 16%5-year trend
Philip popularity over 145 years
💎 Rare find · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024
What does Philip mean?
From Greek Philippos, from philein, 'to love,' and hippos, 'horse.' A royal name borne by Macedonian kings and British princes.
OriginGreek
Syllables2
Genderboy
Styleclassic, vintage
Names like Philip
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Famous Philips
- Prince Philip, royal
Spellings & variants
PhillipFilipFelipe
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