The baby name Phillips is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈfɪlɪps/ (FILL-ips).
Phillips is English in Origin.
The baby name Phillips is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈfɪlɪps/ (FILL-ips).
Phillips is English in Origin.
Rooted in Greek Philippos, Phillips is a transferred surname now used as a given name. Philippos combines philos “friend; lover” and hippos “horse,” yielding the meaning “lover of horses.” In English and Welsh, the patronymic -s formed “Phillips,” literally “son of Philip.” The base name gained prestige from Philip the Apostle, medieval rulers, and Philip II of Macedon, which kept related forms common across Europe. As a first name, Phillips appears in 18th–19th‑century Britain and the United States, fitting the surname‑as‑given‑name fashion; notable bearers include Episcopal bishop Phillips Brooks.
Variants and related forms include Philip and Phillip; surname offshoots Philips, Phillipson, Phelps, Phipps, and Philps; and international equivalents Felipe (Spanish), Philippe (French), Filip (Slavic/Scandinavian), and Pilib (Irish). Feminine counterparts are Philippa and Pippa. Nicknames such as Phil, Pip, or Flip apply. Today the name is rare, conveying heritage and polish.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HN | 0 | #22 | 1 | 704 | |
| NA | 0 | #33 | 1 | 2,537 | |
| ID | 0 | #39 | 1 | 2,238 | |
| MT | 0 | #43 | 1 | 1,767 | |
| CM | 0 | #56 | 1 | 2,592 | |
| PA | 0 | #138 | 1 | 3,797 | |
| BW | Boys | 0 | #152 | 3 | 4,685 |
| PR | Boys | 0 | #178 | 1 | 2,508 |
| NA | Boys | 0 | #212 | 24 | 6,830 |
| MO | Boys | 0 | #234 | 1 | 5,842 |
| NA | Girls | 0 | #237 | 1 | 7,146 |
| AO | Boys | 0 | #248 | 2 | 5,568 |
| GH | 0 | #248 | 1 | 5,396 | |
| NG | 0 | #250 | 15 | 5,926 | |
| JM | Girls | 0 | #277 | 2 | 7,507 |
| JM | Boys | 0 | #291 | 3 | 6,876 |
| CN | Boys | 0 | #329 | 3 | 9,639 |
| PL | Boys | 0 | #340 | 1 | 6,459 |
| MY | 0 | #353 | 2 | 12,352 | |
| HK | 0 | #356 | 2 | 8,483 | |
| GH | Boys | 0 | #358 | 4 | 8,138 |
| SD | Girls | 0 | #358 | 1 | 7,678 |
| MU | Boys | 0 | #368 | 2 | 8,477 |
| BD | Girls | 0 | #406 | 1 | 8,413 |
| PH | Boys | 0 | #408 | 1 | 11,440 |
| UY | Boys | 0 | #413 | 1 | 5,922 |
| CL | 0 | #433 | 2 | 6,867 | |
| MX | 0 | #445 | 1 | 8,339 | |
| SD | Boys | 0 | #466 | 1 | 10,523 |
| PA | Boys | 0 | #471 | 11 | 9,305 |
| ZA | 0 | #472 | 3 | 14,421 | |
| GT | Boys | 0 | #497 | 3 | 7,625 |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #508 | 3 | 10,188 |
| CO | 0 | #510 | 1 | 7,768 | |
| PA | Girls | 0 | #518 | 1 | 9,861 |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #540 | 11 | 12,054 |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #554 | 4 | 12,905 |
| LY | 0 | #559 | 1 | 12,703 | |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #561 | 1 | 19,177 |
| BO | Boys | 0 | #622 | 1 | 9,244 |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #648 | 18 | 13,390 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #725 | 62 | 15,093 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #735 | 5 | 17,960 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #752 | 204 | 16,906 |
| SY | 0 | #767 | 1 | 11,684 | |
| BR | Boys | 0 | #785 | 1 | 12,213 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #803 | 4 | 18,755 |
| TN | 0 | #864 | 2 | 13,765 | |
| United States | Boys | 2023 | #892 | 7 | 7,053 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #910 | 11 | 15,656 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #916 | 3 | 17,948 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #921 | 6 | 14,506 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #925 | 1 | 15,035 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #1,009 | 1 | 14,742 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,029 | 5 | 16,355 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,038 | 2 | 16,750 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,096 | 16 | 25,439 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,127 | 52 | 25,619 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,128 | 14 | 25,928 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,137 | 7 | 22,615 |
| DZ | 0 | #1,232 | 3 | 20,130 | |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,688 | 4 | 28,008 |
Phillips is popular in 43 countries — most recent births per country:
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