What does the name Phillip mean?

The name Phillip means "Horse lover".

What is the origin of the name Phillip?

Phillip is a name of Greek origin.

In 2023, 450 babies were named Phillip in the United States. The name is currently falling in popularity.

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

Boy's name

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Births Last Year: 450 ↘

All-Time Total: 308,177

Peak Year: 1960

Phillip is derived from the Greek name Philippos, meaning "lover of horses."

Boy names closely related to Phillip

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Girl names closely related to Phillip

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Names with similar meaning to Phillip

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Births per year in the United States

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