Phil is a ♂ boy name.
Phil is a short variant of Philipp and is of Greek origin.
Phil means “friend of horses” (from ancient Greek “philos/φίλος” = friend/beloved + “híppos/ἵππος” = horse).
Based on the frequency of positive ratings, we can analyze how popular names are in different countries. The name Phil is currently ranked #717 on the name leaderboard.
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🇩🇪 Germany | - | - | - | - | ✓ |
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