The baby name Phylip is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈfɪlɪp/ (FIL-ip).
Phylip is Greek in Origin.
The baby name Phylip is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈfɪlɪp/ (FIL-ip).
Phylip is Greek in Origin.
Phylip is a Welsh-leaning variant of Philip, from Greek Philippos (“friend/lover of horses”), composed of philos “dear, loving” and hippos “horse.” The name spread across Europe via Macedonian royal bearers and early Christian saints, notably the Apostle Philip and Philip the Deacon, which kept it in steady circulation throughout the Middle Ages.
In Wales, Phylip appears in early modern records as both forename and patronymic-turned-surname, borne by poets such as Siôn Phylip (16th–17th c.). While relatively uncommon today, it preserves the classic meaning with a distinctly Welsh flavor. Related forms include Philip and Phillip (English), Filip (Scandinavian/Slavic), Philipp (German), Philippe (French), Felipe and Filipe (Spanish/Portuguese), Filippo (Italian), Pilib (Irish), Pylyp (Ukrainian), and Filippos (Greek). Diminutives include Phil, Pip, and Flip.
Phylip is a genuine rarity. In all, it appears just 15 times, across 7 countries.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TW | 0 | #103 | 1 | 4,523 | |
| BR | 0 | #360 | 1 | 5,969 | |
| GH | Boys | 0 | #360 | 2 | 8,138 |
| PT | Boys | 0 | #381 | 1 | 7,951 |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #574 | 2 | 12,054 |
| BR | Boys | 0 | #785 | 1 | 12,213 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #997 | 5 | 16,906 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,271 | 2 | 25,619 |
Phylip is popular in 7 countries — most recent births per country:
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