Phillip Name Meaning

Helen Doanna

By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: Phillip is one of the Jesus’s Twelse Apostles.

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A Deep Dive

Phillip Overview

Meaning

Lover of horses

Gender

Boy

Origin

Greek

Etymology

Derived from the Greek name Philippos, meaning “lover of horses”​.

Pronunciation

/ˈfɪl.ɪp/

Popularity

Phillip is a timeless name used widely in English-speaking countries, particularly in the United States and the United Kingdom. In the USA, it ranked #621 for boys in 2023.

Syllable

2 syllables

Length

7 letters

Numerology

1 (Pioneering, Independent, Leading)

Name Styles

Classic, Popular, Vintage

Associated Traits

Strong, loyal, noble, friendly

Spiritual, Religious, or Cultural Significance

Significant in Christianity, being one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ.

Name Day

May 26th
A Deep Dive

Phillip Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Philip, Philippe, Filippo, Felip, Fillip, Felipe, Philipp, Pilipo, Filip, Filipp

Common Nicknames

Phil, Pip, Lip, Philly, P, Pipi, Lee, Plip, Phi, Flip

Diminutives

Phil, Pip, Lip, Pipi

Famous People

  • Phillip Schofield
    (British TV Show Host)
  • Phillip Phillips
    (American Pop Singer)
  • Phillip Hughes
    (Australian Cricketer)
  • Phillip Noyce
    (Australian Director)
  • Phillip Dorsett
    (American Football Player)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Prince Phillip
    ("Sleeping Beauty," Film)
  • Phillip J. Coulson
    ("Marvel Cinematic Universe," Film Series)
  • Phillip Price
    ("Mr. Robot," TV Series)
  • Phillip Carlyle
    ("The Greatest Showman," Film)
  • Phillip "Lip" Gallagher
    ("Shameless," TV Series)

Places

  • Phillip Island
    (Victoria, Australia)
  • Phillip
    (Australian Capital Territory, Australia)

What Is the Meaning of Phillip?

Phillip means “lover of horses.” Those named Phillip are often seen as strong, dependable, and passionate.

What Is the Origin of The Name Phillip?

The name Phillip has its origins in Greek, derived from the name Philippos, which combines “philos” meaning “lover” and “hippos” meaning “horse.”

Phillip Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Phillip in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#5232021#5722022#6212023
Top 3 Rankings#641950#651980#661949

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Phillip

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023621
(-49 from 2022)
449
(-65 from 2022)
0.02452
2022572
(-49 from 2021)
514
(-45 from 2021)
0.02744
2021523
(-5 from 2020)
559
(+7 from 2020)
0.02984
2020518
(-15 from 2019)
552
(-16 from 2019)
0.02984
2019503
(-54 from 2018)
568
(-98 from 2018)
0.02956
2018449
(-22 from 2017)
666
(-60 from 2017)
0.03426
2017427
(+10 from 2016)
726
(+20 from 2016)
0.03668
2016437
(-28 from 2015)
706
(-55 from 2015)
0.03485
2015409
(-19 from 2014)
761
(-36 from 2014)
0.03722
2014390
(-29 from 2013)
797
(-73 from 2013)
0.03889
2013361
(-11 from 2012)
870
(-13 from 2012)
0.04305
2012350
(+28 from 2011)
883
(+104 from 2011)
0.04352
2011378
(-24 from 2010)
779
(-85 from 2010)
0.03835
2010354
(-15 from 2009)
864
(-63 from 2009)
0.04206
2009339
(-35 from 2008)
927
(-171 from 2008)
0.04371
2008304
(-12 from 2007)
1098
(-77 from 2007)
0.05036
2007292
(-6 from 2006)
1175
(-45 from 2006)
0.05305
2006286
(-18 from 2005)
1220
(-13 from 2005)
0.05565
2005268
(-21 from 2004)
1233
(-92 from 2004)
0.05796
2004247
(-14 from 2003)
1325
(-130 from 2003)
0.06270
2003233
(-7 from 2002)
1455
(-98 from 2002)
0.06925
2002226
(-17 from 2001)
1553
(-158 from 2001)
0.07515
2001209
(-11 from 2000)
1711
(-65 from 2000)
0.08272
2000198
(-10 from 1999)
1776
(-42 from 1999)
0.08504
1999188
(-11 from 1998)
1818
(-69 from 1998)
0.08916
1998177
(-12 from 1997)
1887
(-200 from 1997)
0.09306
1997165
(-15 from 1996)
2087
(-221 from 1996)
0.10447
1996150
(-13 from 1995)
2308
(-204 from 1995)
0.11519
1995137
(-6 from 1994)
2512
(-163 from 1994)
0.12489
1994131
(-14 from 1993)
2675
(-327 from 1993)
0.13123
1993117
(-10 from 1992)
3002
(-373 from 1992)
0.14534
1992107
(-9 from 1991)
3375
(-475 from 1991)
0.16078
199198
(-17 from 1990)
3850
(-603 from 1990)
0.18163
199081
(-6 from 1989)
4453
(-268 from 1989)
0.20692
198975
(-4 from 1988)
4721
(+147 from 1988)
0.22524
198871
(-3 from 1987)
4574
(-240 from 1987)
0.22844
198768
(+2 from 1986)
4814
(+108 from 1986)
0.24685
198670
(-1 from 1985)
4706
(+211 from 1985)
0.24489
198569
(+1 from 1984)
4495
(+261 from 1984)
0.23358
198470
(-4 from 1983)
4234
(-236 from 1983)
0.22561
198366
(+1 from 1982)
4470
(-51 from 1982)
0.23986
198267
(-1 from 1981)
4521
(-18 from 1981)
0.23956
198166
(-1 from 1980)
4539
(-94 from 1980)
0.24372
198065
(+3 from 1979)
4633
(+211 from 1979)
0.24979
197968
(-1 from 1978)
4422
(+60 from 1978)
0.24686
197867
(+3 from 1977)
4362
(+395 from 1977)
0.25530
197770
(-1 from 1976)
3967
(+178 from 1976)
0.23208
197669
(+3 from 1975)
3789
(-63 from 1975)
0.23209
197572
(-2 from 1974)
3852
(-83 from 1974)
0.23743
197470
(+1 from 1973)
3935
(+74 from 1973)
0.24137
197371
(+5 from 1972)
3861
(+329 from 1972)
0.23927
197276
No change from 1971
3532
(-318 from 1971)
0.21099
197176
(-3 from 1970)
3850
(-425 from 1970)
0.21179
197073
(+1 from 1969)
4275
(+267 from 1969)
0.22444
196974
(-3 from 1968)
4008
(+22 from 1968)
0.21912
196871
(+2 from 1967)
3986
(-63 from 1967)
0.22451
196773
(-2 from 1966)
4049
(-353 from 1966)
0.22754
196671
(-1 from 1965)
4402
(-489 from 1965)
0.24218
196570
(-3 from 1964)
4891
(-611 from 1964)
0.25815
196467
(+3 from 1963)
5502
(-151 from 1963)
0.27143
196370
(-2 from 1962)
5653
(-232 from 1962)
0.27380
196268
(+1 from 1961)
5885
(-90 from 1961)
0.28001
196169
(-3 from 1960)
5975
(-67 from 1960)
0.27701
196066
(+8 from 1959)
6042
(+451 from 1959)
0.27903
195974
(+7 from 1958)
5591
(+313 from 1958)
0.25807
195881
(-2 from 1957)
5278
(-264 from 1957)
0.24493
195779
(-3 from 1956)
5542
(+126 from 1956)
0.25319
195676
(-2 from 1955)
5416
(+5 from 1955)
0.25235
195574
(+1 from 1954)
5411
(+261 from 1954)
0.25887
195475
(+1 from 1953)
5150
(+48 from 1953)
0.24890
195376
(-2 from 1952)
5102
(+100 from 1952)
0.25482
195274
(+5 from 1951)
5002
(+92 from 1951)
0.25349
195179
(-15 from 1950)
4910
(-145 from 1950)
0.25684
195064
(+2 from 1949)
5055
(-146 from 1949)
0.27793
194966
(+3 from 1948)
5201
(+183 from 1948)
0.28862
194869
(+5 from 1947)
5018
(+229 from 1947)
0.28148
194774
(+9 from 1946)
4789
(+1014 from 1946)
0.25781
194683
(+2 from 1945)
3775
(+694 from 1945)
0.22873
194585
(-2 from 1944)
3081
(+79 from 1944)
0.22465
194483
(-2 from 1943)
3002
(-249 from 1943)
0.21610
194381
(-4 from 1942)
3251
(-122 from 1942)
0.22350
194277
No change from 1941
3373
(+503 from 1941)
0.23951
194177
(+2 from 1940)
2870
(+242 from 1940)
0.22871
194079
(+13 from 1939)
2628
(+453 from 1939)
0.22155
193992
(+3 from 1938)
2175
(+22 from 1938)
0.19192
193895
(+3 from 1937)
2153
(+148 from 1937)
0.18944
193798
(+4 from 1936)
2005
(+158 from 1936)
0.18333
1936102
(+5 from 1935)
1847
(+64 from 1935)
0.17354
1935107
(+6 from 1934)
1783
(+206 from 1934)
0.16670
1934113
(+12 from 1933)
1577
(+249 from 1933)
0.14850
1933125
(+9 from 1932)
1328
(+14 from 1932)
0.13017
1932134
(+7 from 1931)
1314
(+138 from 1931)
0.12230
1931141
(+3 from 1930)
1176
(+1 from 1930)
0.10993
1930144
(+7 from 1929)
1175
(+148 from 1929)
0.10403
1929151
(-2 from 1928)
1027
(-51 from 1928)
0.09272
1928149
(+3 from 1927)
1078
(+38 from 1927)
0.09446
1927152
(+2 from 1926)
1040
(+20 from 1926)
0.08951
1926154
(+6 from 1925)
1020
(+78 from 1925)
0.08905
1925160
(+6 from 1924)
942
(+42 from 1924)
0.08181
1924166
(+4 from 1923)
900
(+56 from 1923)
0.07699
1923170
(-6 from 1922)
844
(-76 from 1922)
0.07454
1922164
(-3 from 1921)
920
(+6 from 1921)
0.08176
1921161
(+3 from 1920)
914
(+74 from 1920)
0.08032
1920164
(+13 from 1919)
840
(+99 from 1919)
0.07631
1919177
(+3 from 1918)
741
(+11 from 1918)
0.07298
1918180
(-7 from 1917)
730
(+8 from 1917)
0.06961
1917173
(-8 from 1916)
722
(-1 from 1916)
0.07526
1916165
(+15 from 1915)
723
(+95 from 1915)
0.07831
1915180
(-15 from 1914)
628
(+91 from 1914)
0.07129
1914165
(+19 from 1913)
537
(+168 from 1913)
0.07859
1913184
(+5 from 1912)
369
(+63 from 1912)
0.06881
1912189
(-30 from 1911)
306
(+94 from 1911)
0.06778
1911159
(+14 from 1910)
212
(+45 from 1910)
0.08782
1910173
(-2 from 1909)
167
(+21 from 1909)
0.08009
1909171
(+2 from 1908)
146
(+15 from 1908)
0.08255
1908173
(+1 from 1907)
131
(+7 from 1907)
0.07874
1907174
(-13 from 1906)
124
(+2 from 1906)
0.07819
1906161
(-2 from 1905)
122
(-5 from 1905)
0.08468
1905159
(-8 from 1904)
127
No change from 1904
0.08867
1904151
(+29 from 1903)
127
(+35 from 1903)
0.09169
1903180
(+10 from 1902)
92
(+5 from 1902)
0.07114
1902190
(-3 from 1901)
87
(+9 from 1901)
0.06554
1901187
(-22 from 1900)
78
(-49 from 1900)
0.06748
1900165
(+2 from 1899)
127
(+39 from 1899)
0.07834
1899167
(+16 from 1898)
88
(+2 from 1898)
0.07639
1898183
(+3 from 1897)
86
(+4 from 1897)
0.06510
1897186
(-4 from 1896)
82
(-7 from 1896)
0.06725
1896182
(-7 from 1895)
89
(-1 from 1895)
0.06895
1895175
(-35 from 1894)
90
(-20 from 1894)
0.07107
1894140
(+36 from 1893)
110
(+29 from 1893)
0.08808
1893176
(-22 from 1892)
81
(-23 from 1892)
0.06692
1892154
(+21 from 1891)
104
(+30 from 1891)
0.07912
1891175
(-2 from 1890)
74
(-6 from 1890)
0.06773
1890173
(-2 from 1889)
80
(+2 from 1889)
0.06683
1889171
(-38 from 1888)
78
(-38 from 1888)
0.06553
1888133
(+22 from 1887)
116
(+36 from 1887)
0.08929
1887155
(-6 from 1886)
80
(-14 from 1886)
0.07319
1886149
(+5 from 1885)
94
(+7 from 1885)
0.07896
1885154
No change from 1884
87
(-2 from 1884)
0.07504
1884154
(-21 from 1883)
89
(-3 from 1883)
0.07251
1883133
(+4 from 1882)
92
(-11 from 1882)
0.08180
1882137
(+11 from 1881)
103
(+19 from 1881)
0.08440
1881148
(+25 from 1880)
84
(+9 from 1880)
0.07758
1880173
First SSA data recorded
75
First SSA data recorded
0.06335

American States Popularity Rankings for Phillip

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#5652021#5702022#8002023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#6282021#6052022#7142023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#5562021#5382022#6622023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#5492021#5272022#5272023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#12012021#9202022#9462023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#5202021#6102022#4632023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#3352021#4472022#5692023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#3612021#5182022#6332023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#3842021#6292022#5382023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#4332021#3012022#3732023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#5482021#5052022#5642023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#4352021#7202022#6452023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#6422021#6962022#7762023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#5662020#3012022#5772023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#4182021#4922022#4612023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#4302021#5382022#4822023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#4932021#5872022#6082023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#3952021#3612022#4742023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#5192021#4482022#7882023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#6792021#7582022#4722023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#6942021#5752022#6712023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#3942021#6082022#4242023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#7332021#7242022#8862023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#2142018#5062020#5982022

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#4682021#6582022#6542023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#5112021#6302022#7752023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#6352019#4352020#4952021

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#5392021#7222022#6372023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#5062021#4222022#5982023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#5442020#6342021#6422022

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#3842018#2982019#3692022

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#6232021#4782022#8032023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#3782017#2572018#3412022

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#3232021#6682022#4702023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#6582021#5952022#4982023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#3782015#4952016#4932020

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#2252003#1262004#2762006

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#3502015#3992017#4142023

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#2232002#2192005#1942007

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#4472018#3012021#3972022

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#2602006#2552007#2322014

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#4442018#4402019#4342021

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#2522007#2622012#2832018

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#1141999#1742003#2362016

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#1632001#2222003#2342013

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#2072012#1712019#2082020

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#1741999#2032005#2392023

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#1601996#1811998#2472015

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#1621992#1531993#2132004

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#1431991#1411996#1241997

Vermont (VT)

Vermont (VT) flagVermont (VT)#751991#1391998#1412001

Popularity Rankings for Phillip in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Australia (NSW)

Australia (NSW) flagAustralia (NSW)#731992#861993#901994

Popularity in Other American Territories

American Samoa flag American Samoa
Guam flag Guam
Northern Mariana Islands flag Northern Mariana Islands
U.S. Virgin Islands flag U.S. Virgin Islands

Other American Territories flagOther American Territories#792010

Popularity in Norway

Norway flagNorway#1552021#1962022#1772023

Popularity in Austria

Austria flagAustria#1862013#1822014#1992015

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#2751998#3591999#4382002

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#4252012#3412013#4022015

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#3902009#3872010#4032012

Popularity in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico flagPuerto Rico#3971998#4752001

Popularity in Poland

Poland flagPoland#4222016#4112017#5982019

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#5562019#5312020#7992021

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#5402011#6092014#5722018

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#7862020#8922021#8642022

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#8842016#9682017#8352018

Popularity in Switzerland

Switzerland flagSwitzerland#8692005#9752009#9462012

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Phillip a Name for Boys or Girls?

The name Phillip is typically associated with boys, given its long-standing historical usage and meaning.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Phillip

Phillip in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Phillip Schofield (TV Show Host, 1962): A British television presenter best known for hosting "This Morning."
  • Phillip Phillips (Pop Singer, 1990): An American singer who won the eleventh season of "American Idol."
  • Phillip Hughes (Cricketer, 1988-2014): An Australian cricketer whose career was tragically cut short.
  • Phillip Noyce (Director, 1950): An Australian film director known for movies like "Rabbit-Proof Fence" and "The Quiet American."
  • Phillip Dorsett (Football Player, 1993): An American football wide receiver in the NFL.
  • Prince Phillip ("Sleeping Beauty," 1959 Film): The brave prince who awakens Princess Aurora with a kiss.
  • Phillip J. Coulson ("Marvel Cinematic Universe," Film Series): An S.H.I.E.L.D. agent who plays a key role in the Avengers initiative.
  • Phillip Price ("Mr. Robot," 2015 TV Series): The manipulative CEO of E Corp, known for his complex and strategic mind.
  • Phillip Carlyle ("The Greatest Showman," 2017 Film): A talented playwright who becomes P.T. Barnum’s business partner.
  • Phillip "Lip" Gallagher ("Shameless," 2011 TV Series): A smart but troubled young man from a dysfunctional family.
  • Phillip Island (Victoria, Australia): A popular tourist destination known for its wildlife, including the famous Penguin Parade, and stunning coastal landscapes.
  • Phillip (Australian Capital Territory, Australia): A suburb of Canberra, known for its residential areas and proximity to the capital's amenities.

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