Boy Name

Philip

"From Greek Philippos, meaning 'lover of horses'."

Ranked #521 for boys

About the Name Philip

Meaning

From Greek Philippos, meaning 'lover of horses'.

Origin

Greek

Gender

Boy

First Letter

Boy Rank

#521

Philip is a boy name of Greek origin. The name means "From Greek Philippos, meaning 'lover of horses'." and Currently ranked #521 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with P or explore other Greek names.

Popularity Over Time

#60950

1950

#44918

1960

#31545

1970

#35964

1980

#20495

1990

#10193

2000

#7214

2010

#3142

2020

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.

Famous People Named Philip

PP Prince Philip (British Royal)
PS Philip Seymour Hoffman (actor)

Names Similar to Philip

Felipe

Boy

English #924

Phillip

Boy

Lover of horses; a horse enthusiast or friend to horses.

Greek #626

Filippo

Boy

Lover of horses. From the Greek elements meaning to love and horses, symbolizing affinity with nature.

Italian/Greek #4593

Quick Facts

Syllables: 2
Letters: 6
Starts with: P
Origin: Greek