Meaning:
Its source is Philippos, a Greek name meaning "Horse lover."
Languages:
This boy's name is used in English.
Nicknames: Phil, Philly and Pip
Alternative Spellings: Fillip and Philip
Variant Forms: Philips and Phillips
Feminine Forms: Philippa and Phillipa
Non-English Forms: Felipe, Filippo, Phillippe and Felipo
Popularity:
The name Phillip ranked 217th in popularity for males of all ages in a sample of 2000-2003 Social Security Administration statistics and 87th in popularity for males of all ages in a sample of the 1990 US Census.
This name is highly rated both on the 1990 U.S. Census list and in state data recording the most popular baby names.