♂ Name Philip
Philip is a ♂ boy’s name.
What is the origin of the name Philip?
Philip derived from the Greek name Philippos (Φίλιππος).
What does the name Philip mean?
Philip means “friend of horses” (from ancient Greek “philos/φίλος” = friend/beloved + “híppos/ἵππος” = horse).
Pronunciation of Philip
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Variants of the name Philip
Filip Filipp Philipp Phillip PhillippPopularity of the name Philip
Based on the frequency of positive ratings, we can analyze how popular names are in different countries. The name Philip is currently ranked #596 on the name leaderboard.
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Philip in the Top 50 Names
| 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇩🇰 Denmark | - | - | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 🇦🇹 Austria | - | - | - | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
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