Boy Name

Philipp

"German form of Philip, from Greek meaning 'lover of horses' (phil- 'loving' + hippos 'horse')."

Ranked #8774 for boys

About the Name Philipp

Meaning

German form of Philip, from Greek meaning 'lover of horses' (phil- 'loving' + hippos 'horse').

Origin

Greek (German form)

Gender

Boy

First Letter

Boy Rank

#8774

Philipp is a boy name of Greek (German form) origin. The name means "German form of Philip, from Greek meaning 'lover of horses' (phil- 'loving' + hippos 'horse')." and Currently ranked #8774 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with P or explore other Greek (German form) names.

Popularity Over Time

#70

1950

#90

1960

#109

1970

#131

1980

#168

1990

#125

2000

#134

2010

#44

2020

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

Famous People Named Philipp

PL Philipp Lahm (footballer)

Names Similar to Philipp

Philip

Boy

From Greek Philippos, meaning 'lover of horses'.

Greek #521

Phillip

Boy

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

Greek #626

Philippe

Boy

Lover of horses; derived from Greek Philippos.

Greek/French #7588

Quick Facts

Syllables: 2
Letters: 7
Starts with: P
Origin: Greek (German form)