Paul-Philippe
Latin and Greek · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Paul-Philippe
Paul derives from the Latin "Paulus" meaning "small" or "humble," while Philippe comes from the Greek "Philippos" (Philippus in Latin), meaning "lover of horses" from "philos" (lover) and "hippos" (horse).
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Etymology
Paul derives from the Latin "Paulus" meaning "small" or "humble," while Philippe comes from the Greek "Philippos" (Philippus in Latin), meaning "lover of horses" from "philos" (lover) and "hippos" (horse). This hyphenated combination is primarily used in French-speaking Catholic cultures and reflects the Francophone tradition of honoring both Saint Paul the Apostle and Saint Philip the Apostle.
Paul-Philippe currently ranks #2,912 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1978.
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