What does the name Philip mean?

The name Philip means "Horse lover".

What is the origin of the name Philip?

Philip is a name of Greek origin.

In 2023, 586 babies were named Philip in the United States. The name is currently stable in popularity.

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

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Births per year in the United States

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Philip Seymour Hoffman - Actor known for versatile film roles.
Philip Rivers - NFL quarterback with multiple Pro Bowl appearances.
Philip K. Dick - Sci-fi author whose works inspired many films.
Philip II of Macedon - Conqueror and father of Alexander the Great.
Philip Johnson - Influential architect known for modernist designs.
Philip Glass - Composer of minimalist and avant-garde music.
Philip Pullman - Author of the "His Dark Materials" fantasy series.
Philip Guston - Painter associated with Abstract Expressionism and Neo-Expressionism.
Philip Roth - Prolific novelist exploring Jewish-American identity.
Philip Zimbardo - Psychologist known for Stanford prison experiment.

Boy names closely related to Philip

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Girl names closely related to Philip

Madison Hannah Sydney Rose Grace Nina Riley Julia

Names with similar meaning to Philip

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