Phillip

Meaning of Phillip

Phillip means "lover of horses."

Phillip has Greek roots — browse every Greek baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Phillip

Phillip has cooled off, slipping to #651 in 2025, down from a peak of #198 in 2000.

Notable people named Phillip

• Prince Philip
  British Royal Consort
• Philip Seymour Hoffman
  American actor
• Philip Rivers
  American football quarterback
• Philip Glass
  American composer
• Philip Roth
  American novelist

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Questions about the name Phillip

What does the name Phillip mean?

Phillip means phillip means "lover of horses.", and it comes from Greek origins.

Is Phillip a boy's or a girl's name?

Phillip is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Phillip?

In 2025, Phillip ranked #651 for boys, down from #626 the year before.

When was Phillip most popular?

Phillip peaked at #198 in 2000.