Philip as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Philip

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The baby name Philip is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈfɪlɪp/ (FIL-ip).

Philip is Greek in Origin.

Gender: Male

Syllables: 2.0

Origin: Greek

Pronunciation: /ˈfɪlɪp/ (FIL-ip)

What is the meaning of the name Philip ?

The baby name Philip is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈfɪlɪp/ (FIL-ip).

Philip is Greek in Origin.

From Greek Philippos, combining philos (“friend, lover”) and hippos (“horse”), Philip means “lover/friend of horses.” The name was prominent in ancient Macedonia - borne by Philip II, father of Alexander the Great - and entered the Christian canon through Saint Philip the Apostle and Philip the Deacon, ensuring wide circulation across the Greek- and Latin-speaking world.

Latin Philippus became common throughout medieval Europe and reached England after the Norman Conquest. Royal and noble bearers (multiple French kings named Philippe; Spanish Felipes; and Britain’s Prince Philip) reinforced its prestige. International variants include Philipp (German), Philippe (French), Felipe (Spanish), Filippo (Italian), Filipe (Portuguese), Filip (Slavic and Scandinavian), and Russian Filipp (Филипп); the English double-l spelling Phillip also appears. Nicknames and diminutives include Phil, Pip, and Flip; the feminine is Philippa/Pippa. Surnames such as Phillips and Philipson attest to long-standing usage.

Philip has the following similar or variant Names

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Philip I of France

Royal · Born 1052 · France

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Politician · Born 1866 · United States

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Philip Sidney

Politician · Born 1554 · United Kingdom

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Philip III the Good

Politician · Born 1396 · Kingdom of France

Philip III the Good was a Duke of Burgundy known for his role in the Hundred Years' War and for expanding the Burgundian State. He played a significant part in the political landscape of medieval Europe, notably through his alliances and patronage of the arts, including supporting the Order of the Golden Fleece.

Philip Noel-Baker, Baron Noel-Baker

Politician · Born 1889 · United Kingdom

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Philip Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield

Politician · Born 1694 · Kingdom of Great Britain

Philip Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield, was a British politician and diplomat best known for his letters to his son, which were later published as 'Letters to His Son on the Art of Becoming a Man of the World and a Gentleman'. These letters offer advice on manners, education, and the art of conversation. He also served as the British ambassador to the Netherlands and held various government positions during his career.

Philip the Bold

Politician · Born 1342 · France

Philip the Bold was a prominent French politician and Duke of Burgundy in the 14th century. He is most famous for his role in expanding the influence of the Burgundian State and his involvement in the Hundred Years' War. Born in 1342, he played a key part in the politics of medieval France.

Philip III of Macedon

Politician · Born -358 · Macedonia

Philip III of Macedon was a king of Macedonia who reigned from 323 BC to 317 BC. He is most famous for being the half-brother of Alexander the Great and for his role in the turbulent period following Alexander's death. His reign was marked by political instability and power struggles among the Macedonian nobility.

Philip Hammond

Politician · Born 1955 · United Kingdom

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Philip Sheridan

Politician · Born 1831 · United States

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Philip Selway

Musician · Born 1967 · United Kingdom

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Philip Baker Hall

Actor · Born 1931 · United States

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Philip Michael Thomas

Actor · Born 1949 · United States

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Philip Bosco

Actor · Born 1930 · United States

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Philip Ahn

Actor · Born 1905 · United States

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Name	Last Name(s)	Mother	Mother famous for	Fame Level	Father	Father famous for	Fame Level
Philip	Mathews	Niki de Saint Phalle	film director	★★★★★

Philip – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country	Gender	Year	Rank	Born	of
Ireland	Boys	2025	#1	—	836
FJ		0	#5	2	374
BI		0	#12	1	425
FJ	Boys	0	#16	2	603
BW		0	#19	1	960
KR	Boys	0	#24	4	897
NA		0	#26	8	2,537
NL	Boys	2014	#31	70	79
BN		0	#31	2	2,297
MT		0	#31	13	1,767
ID		0	#38	2	2,238
GH	Boys	0	#39	1,570	8,138
BI	Boys	0	#44	1	917
MT	Boys	0	#45	199	4,064
MO		0	#48	5	2,706
Austria	Boys	2011	#54	138	60
CM		0	#54	3	2,592
CY		0	#54	7	1,632
LU		0	#62	5	2,830
PH		0	#62	35	5,607
CN		0	#64	22	3,857
GH		0	#65	263	5,396
JP		0	#70	8	4,057
IN		0	#71	1	2,963
MV	Boys	0	#72	8	3,375
Norway	Boys	2025	#73	72	444
BG		0	#75	8	1,799
QA		0	#75	26	7,011
Sweden	Boys	2022	#78	127	1,509
DK	Boys	0	#85	596	7,401
TW		0	#87	14	4,523
JM		0	#88	6	3,714
HK	Boys	0	#89	1,735	12,905
NG	Boys	0	#94	5,700	16,906
BN	Boys	0	#98	36	6,332
OM		0	#98	19	6,215
CY	Boys	0	#99	31	3,473
KW		0	#101	16	5,216
SD		0	#101	2	2,130
Austria	Boys	0	#110	804	2,180
GR		0	#115	20	3,911
HU		0	#115	1	1,675
SG	Boys	0	#116	1,325	17,960
ID	Boys	0	#118	14	4,130
PH	Boys	0	#118	369	11,440
EC		0	#120	2	2,502
Switzerland	Boys	2024	#122	16	1,769
EE	Boys	0	#122	4	2,087
DK		0	#126	86	5,198
MO	Boys	0	#126	102	5,842
AE		0	#128	50	10,220
BW	Boys	0	#128	22	4,685
NG		0	#128	142	5,926
AZ	Boys	0	#131	1	1,400
IQ		0	#133	1	3,533
MU		0	#137	1	3,613
SG		0	#138	139	11,010
JO		0	#140	1	2,158
TW	Boys	0	#143	105	7,111
BW	Girls	0	#149	3	4,216
CR		0	#149	10	5,526
LT	Boys	0	#151	1	2,166
MT	Girls	0	#152	2	3,773
RS	Boys	0	#152	3	2,277
NA	Boys	0	#153	84	6,830
BG	Boys	0	#157	65	3,850
HK		0	#157	231	8,483
Austria		0	#162	52	850
HU	Boys	0	#167	8	3,954
Germany	Boys	0	#173	2,756	5,697
LU	Boys	0	#174	45	4,970
PR	Boys	0	#175	4	2,508
HR		0	#178	4	2,081
GR	Boys	0	#182	86	6,912
UY		0	#182	1	2,477
CN	Boys	0	#184	152	9,639
CZ		0	#185	2	3,154
RU		0	#188	7	3,641
AR		0	#192	2	2,915
ZA		0	#202	255	14,421
PS		0	#203	16	5,692
PL		0	#208	5	2,600
SI	Boys	0	#208	4	3,402
MY		0	#214	123	12,352
JM	Boys	0	#222	51	6,876
ZA	Boys	0	#226	2,816	25,619
IR		0	#227	5	4,221
Belgium	Boys	1997	#229	21	444
NA	Girls	0	#236	2	7,146
BD		0	#237	5	5,992
AO	Boys	0	#243	7	5,568
Germany		0	#243	218	2,542
Canada	Boys	2024	#244	63	2,588
SA		0	#244	52	10,560
EC	Boys	0	#246	1	3,322
HR	Boys	0	#246	13	3,997
PT		0	#246	5	4,161
IL		0	#248	27	6,291
GR	Girls	0	#249	1	6,293
CZ	Boys	0	#254	51	6,530
MO	Girls	0	#261	3	7,056
NL	Boys	0	#264	1,436	5,873
JP	Boys	0	#265	33	7,909
MY	Boys	0	#270	1,685	25,439
KZ	Boys	0	#279	11	6,578
NL		0	#280	112	2,481
PL	Boys	0	#292	44	6,459
Finland		0	#297	11	830
AL	Boys	0	#299	5	5,122
GH	Girls	0	#301	24	6,973
SD	Boys	0	#313	134	10,523
MU	Boys	0	#318	40	8,477
PT	Boys	0	#325	43	7,951
PE		0	#327	3	6,350
DK	Girls	0	#329	1	7,429
QA	Girls	0	#341	3	15,378
Finland	Boys	0	#347	81	2,041
JO	Boys	0	#350	28	7,057
EG		0	#354	47	6,387
SD	Girls	0	#357	2	7,678
CN	Girls	0	#358	2	8,829
BR		0	#360	1	5,969
MU	Girls	0	#362	1	8,539
RU	Boys	0	#367	141	12,621
CM	Boys	0	#371	197	12,054
France	Boys	2021	#380	8	2,865
PS	Boys	0	#382	171	10,655
UY	Boys	0	#389	11	5,922
YE		0	#396	3	8,639
CL		0	#399	13	6,867
Finland	Boys	2026	#405	366	3,552
IL	Boys	0	#405	215	10,983
BO		0	#407	2	6,868
CR	Boys	0	#408	80	10,188
Spain		0	#419	34	2,326
OM	Girls	0	#419	6	15,987
PH	Girls	0	#424	6	13,098
QA	Boys	0	#435	281	18,093
KW	Boys	0	#441	351	18,755
United States	Boys	2024	#445	586	7,044
MX		0	#445	1	8,339
EG	Boys	0	#451	578	15,035
BH		0	#454	100	17,937
GT	Boys	0	#462	13	7,625
PA	Boys	0	#466	16	9,305
AR	Boys	0	#477	7	7,628
LY		0	#486	50	12,703
IR	Boys	0	#493	60	10,162
CO		0	#502	9	7,768
NG	Girls	0	#503	323	15,093
KW	Girls	0	#506	10	19,177
IQ	Girls	0	#522	4	11,303
BD	Boys	0	#540	37	10,045
PS	Girls	0	#547	1	10,981
CM	Girls	0	#552	9	11,671
OM	Boys	0	#559	345	17,948
LB		0	#560	99	13,263
BO	Boys	0	#578	15	9,244
CL	Boys	0	#581	85	13,390
AE	Boys	0	#587	608	22,615
AE	Girls	0	#593	5	20,968
HK	Girls	0	#602	14	16,104
SY		0	#607	123	11,684
SG	Girls	0	#624	9	18,916
IQ	Boys	0	#628	40	13,071
AR	Girls	0	#630	1	8,289
IL	Girls	0	#643	3	11,648
IT		0	#646	69	4,183
IN	Girls	0	#653	2	13,121
BR	Boys	0	#696	56	12,213
Spain	Boys	0	#703	233	5,610
IT	Boys	0	#734	911	10,046
TN		0	#786	44	13,765
PE	Boys	0	#835	44	14,506
CO	Boys	0	#869	52	15,656
IN	Boys	0	#872	130	16,750
SA	Boys	0	#893	878	28,008
CL	Girls	0	#915	1	14,098
SA	Girls	0	#918	18	25,931
MX	Boys	0	#929	54	16,355
MY	Girls	0	#972	23	24,821
EG	Girls	0	#1,004	6	14,742
DZ		0	#1,023	154	20,130
MA		0	#1,032	97	20,986
ZA	Girls	0	#1,074	68	25,928
TR		0	#1,159	53	19,440
MX	Girls	0	#1,267	1	17,781

Philip is popular in 91 countries — most recent births per country:

France

Norway

Ireland

Scotland, United Kingdom

Canada

Switzerland

Sweden

United States

Austria

New York City (White, non-Hispanic), United States

Flanders, Belgium

Belgium

Austria

Germany

Spain

Finland

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