Philip
Boy name · Greek · pronounced FIL-ip
Verified name
What does Philip mean?
Lover of horses
Origin and language
Greek
Language family: English|Greek
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 471 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is moderately common. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 549 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Phil, Pip
Variant: Phillip, Philippe
Related: Filippo, Felipe
Using Philip across cultures
Royal and apostle name across Europe.
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