Philo

Philo is a Greek boy's name. A Greek name meaning "love" or "lover". Has philosophical connections and a distinctive, intellectual sound.

How popular is Philo in the United States?

In 2024, 10 boys in the United States were named Philo, making it the 8,141st most popular boy's name that year.

Its position has held steady, at 8,621st a decade earlier.

Its busiest year on record was 2018, with 13 births.

Records for Philo go back to 1880, and 383 babies have been given the name since.

What Philo means and where it comes from

A Greek name meaning "love" or "lover". Has philosophical connections and a distinctive, intellectual sound.

Philo is of Greek origin, described as philosophical in style.

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

In 2024 the name was recorded only for boys — 10 of them, with no births of the other sex frequent enough to appear in the data.

Sibling name ideas for Philo

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

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Philo mean?

A Greek name meaning "love" or "lover". Has philosophical connections and a distinctive, intellectual sound.

Where does the name Philo come from?

Philo is of Greek origin, and is usually described as philosophical in style.

How popular is Philo in the United States?

In 2024, 10 boys in the United States were named Philo, making it the 8,141st most popular boy's name that year.

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

In 2024 the name was recorded only for boys — 10 of them, with no births of the other sex frequent enough to appear in the data.

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