Philip
English · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Philip
Philip derives from the Greek name Philippos, composed of the elements "philos" (love) and "hippos" (horse), literally meaning "lover of horses." The name has been widely adopted across Christian, Jewish, and secular Western cultures, with notable historical bearers including Philip II of Spain, Philip the Apostle in the New Testament, and various European royalty.
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Etymology
Philip derives from the Greek name Philippos, composed of the elements "philos" (love) and "hippos" (horse), literally meaning "lover of horses." The name has been widely adopted across Christian, Jewish, and secular Western cultures, with notable historical bearers including Philip II of Spain, Philip the Apostle in the New Testament, and various European royalty.
Philip currently ranks #528 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1953.
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