Phillip
Phillip is derived from the Greek name Philippos, meaning 'lover of horses' or 'friend of horses.' It has been a classic name among European royalty and nobility for centuries, particularly in England and Spain.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 411. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 779
- 2012: 884
- 2013: 870
- 2014: 798
- 2015: 762
- 2016: 707
- 2017: 727
- 2018: 666
- 2019: 569
- 2020: 553
- 2021: 559
- 2022: 514
- 2023: 455
- 2024: 453
- 2025: 425
- 2026 (projected): 411
Good to Know
- •The double-L spelling (Phillip) is less common than the single-L version (Philip)
- •Strong royal connections make it a dignified choice
- •Easy to pronounce across multiple languages
- •Nickname Phil is friendly and approachable for casual settings
- •Multiple spelling variations exist
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Duke of Edinburgh, husband of Queen Elizabeth II
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Phil Collins
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Philip Roth
Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist
Statistics
311,561
Total births since 1880
1960
Peak year
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