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Philip name meaning
First Name
341k
in the U.S.
since 1880
341k
in the U.S.
since 1880
Last Name
6k
in the U.S.
in 2010
6k
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Philip mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Philip
User Submitted Origins
Greek
59%
English
37%
Hebrew
4%
User Submitted Meanings
- A submission from North Dakota, U.S. says the name Philip means "Lover or friend of horses".
- 4 people from all over the world agree the name Philip is of Greek origin and means "Lover of horses".
- A submission from the United Kingdom says the name Philip means "Horse lover".
- A user from Michigan, U.S. says the name Philip means "Warlike; Lover of horses".
- 2 submissions from the United States and Ghana agree the name Philip means "Love of Horses" and is of Greek / English origin.
- According to a user from Ireland, the name Philip is of Greek origin and means "Horse Loving".
- A submission from Connecticut, U.S. says the name Philip means "Loyal friend of life".
- According to a user from the United Kingdom, the name Philip is of Slang origin and means "Quality and value".
- A submission from Virginia, U.S. says the name Philip means "Fishermen of men" and is of Kurdish origin.
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Webster's Unabridged Dictionary
noun Phil"ip
The European hedge sparrow.The house sparrow. Called also phip.
Etymology: So called from their notes
Other Dictionary Sources
- Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
Wiktionary
Ancient Greek Φίλιππος (Phílippos), name of ancient kings of Macedonia, from φίλιππος (phílippos, “fond of horses”), from φιλέω (philéō, “I love”) + ἵππος (híppos, “horse”).
- One of the twelve disciples of Jesus in the Bible; one of the seven deacons.
- A male given name from Ancient Greek.
- (rare compared to given name) A patronymic surname.
- A small city, the county seat of Haakon County, South Dakota, United States.
Philip was also found in the following language(s): Danish, German, Norwegian, and Swedish
Notable Persons Named Philip
Notable Persons Named Philip
Sir Anthony Hopkins
Sir Anthony Hopkins is an actor, composer, and painter. He has been prominent since 1960. Anthony was given the name Philip Anthony Hopkins on December 31st, 1937 in Margam, Glamorgan, Wales.
Phil Collins
Phil Collins is a singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record producer, audio engineer, author, and actor. He holds the title Dance on a Volcano", In the Air Tonight", Against All Odds", and Another Day in Paradise". His most notable accomplishments were from 1968 to 2011. Phil was given the name Philip David Charles Collins on January 30th, 1951 in Chiswick, Middlesex, England.
Philip K. Dick
Philip K. Dick was a science fiction, paranoid fiction, and philosophical fiction writer. His most notable accomplishments were from 1952 to 1982. Philip was given the name Philip Kindred Dick on December 16th, 1928 in Chicago, Illinois, U.S. He left this life on March 2nd, 1982.
Philip Seymour Hoffman
Philip Seymour Hoffman was an actor, producer, and director. His most notable accomplishments were from 1985 to 2014. Philip was given the name Philip Hoffman on July 23rd, 1967 in Fairport, New York, U.S. He died on February 2nd, 2014.
Philip II
Philip II was royalty. He has had major accomplishments since 1554. Philip was born as the child of Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor, and Isabella of Portugal on May 21st, 1527 in Valladolid, Spain. He passed away on September 13th, 1598.
Mickey Rourke
Mickey Rourke is an actor, boxer, screenwriter, music supervisor, and boxing. He was most prominent from 1979 to 1979. Mickey was given the name Philip Andre Rourke, Jr. on September 16th, 1952 in Schenectady, New York, US. Mickey is also known as Eddie Cook.
- Phil HartmanActor
- Phil KnightChairman of Nike
- Philip GlassComposer
- Philip DeFranco
- Johnny KnoxvilleComedian
- Philip RothWriter
- Sir Anthony HopkinsActor
- Sir Philip GreenBusinessman
- Phil LynottMusician
- Phil AnselmoMusician
- Philip II of MacedonMonarch
- Philip VRoyalty
- Basil RathboneActor
- Philip IIRoyalty
Notable Persons With the Last Name Philip
Notable Persons With the Last Name Philip
Prince Philip
Prince Philip is royalty. He holds the title Duke of Edinburgh and Duke of Edinburgh(more). He was most active from 1952 to present. Prince was born as the child of Prince Andrew of Greece, Denmark, and Princess Alice of Battenberg on June 10th, 1921 in Mon Repos, Corfu.
Prince Carl Philip
Prince Carl Philip is royalty. He holds the title Prince of Sweden, Duke of Värmland, Prince ofSweden, and Duke ofVärmland. Prince was born as the child of Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden and Queen Silvia of Sweden on May 13th, 1979 in Royal Palace, Stockholm, Sweden.
Sneha Anne Philip
Sneha Anne Philip was a physician. Sneha was born on October 7th, 1969 in Kerala. They left this life on September 11th, 2001.
Shakka
Shakka is an independent music, alternative rock, pop music, soul music, and dub music singing, songwriter, and record producer. He plays Vocals. His most notable accomplishments were from 2011 to present. Shakka was given the name Shakka Philip on May 16th, 1989.
Philip
Philip was royalty. He holds the title Duke of Savoy, Counts, and dukes of Savoy. Philip was born as the child of Louis, Duke of Savoy, and Anne of Cyprus on February 5th, 1438 in Chambéry. He left this life on November 7th, 1497.
Charles III Philip
Charles III Philip was royalty. He holds the title Elector Palatine and Elector of the Palatinate. He was most active from 1716 to 1742. Charles was born as the child of Philip William, Elector Palatine, and Landgravine Elisabeth Amalie of Hesse-Darmstadt on November 4th, 1661 in Neuburg an der Donau. He died on December 31st, 1742.
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Philip | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 29.97% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 15.81% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 49.78% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.46% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 2.28% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 1.70% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Philip
People with the last name Philip are most frequently White, African American, or Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander
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Fun Facts about the name Philip
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