What does the name Phil mean?

The name Phil means "Horse lover".

What is the origin of the name Phil?

Phil is a name of Greek origin.

In 2023, 6 babies were named Phil in the United States. The name is currently falling in popularity.

Yes, Phil is traditionally used as a boy's name.

Boy's name

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Births Last Year: 6 ↘

All-Time Total: 19,460

Peak Year: 1959

Phil is a short form of the Greek name Philippos, meaning "lover of horses." It has been used as an independent given name since the Middle Ages.

Boy names closely related to Phil

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Girl names closely related to Phil

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Names with similar meaning to Phil

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Births per year in the United States

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