Filippos
Greek · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Filippos
The name 'Filippos' means "lover of horses," derived from the Greek elements *philos* ("loving") and *hippos* ("horse").
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Etymology
The name 'Filippos' means "lover of horses," derived from the Greek elements *philos* ("loving") and *hippos* ("horse"). It is primarily used in Greek culture and the Eastern Orthodox Christian tradition, notably as the name of Philip II of Macedon (father of Alexander the Great) and several saints in early Christianity.
Filippos currently ranks #11,179 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2013.
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