Philip

Philip is a Greek boy's name. A Greek name meaning "lover of horses". Its classic sound has a friendly, approachable quality.

How popular is Philip in the United States?

In 2024, 586 boys in the United States were named Philip, making it the 521st most popular boy's name that year.

It has fallen over the decade, from 389th ten years before.

Its busiest year on record was 1953, with 6,288 births.

Records for Philip go back to 1880, and 344,595 babies have been given the name since.

What Philip means and where it comes from

A Greek name meaning "lover of horses". Its classic sound has a friendly, approachable quality.

Philip is of Greek origin, described as classic in style.

Is Philip a boy's or a girl's name?

In 2024 the name was recorded only for boys — 586 of them, with no births of the other sex frequent enough to appear in the data.

Sibling name ideas for Philip

Names of the same origin for a sister, most common first.

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Philip mean?

A Greek name meaning "lover of horses". Its classic sound has a friendly, approachable quality.

Where does the name Philip come from?

Philip is of Greek origin, and is usually described as classic in style.

How popular is Philip in the United States?

In 2024, 586 boys in the United States were named Philip, making it the 521st most popular boy's name that year.

Is Philip a boy's or a girl's name?

In 2024 the name was recorded only for boys — 586 of them, with no births of the other sex frequent enough to appear in the data.

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