Gender: Male
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Warlike, Loves Horses, Horse Lover, Friend of Horses
Pronunciation: FIH-lip, /ˈfɪlɪp/, F IH L AH P
Popularity Rank: #964
Philip is a Greek name meaning 'lover of horses'. It was given to many kings and rulers throughout history, including Philip II of Macedon, father of Alexander the Great.
The name Philip is of Greek origin and means Warlike, Loves Horses, Horse Lover, Friend of Horses. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Philip is commonly found in United Kingdom, United States of America, Nigeria, and 90 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: FIH-lip
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈfɪlɪp/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: F IH L AH P
F: Pronounce as in "fish" (F IH SH)
IH: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
P: Pronounce as in "pig" (P IH G)
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At NamesLook, the name Philip is recorded 66,980 times globally, ranking it as the 964th most common name worldwide.
Philip is most prevalent in United Kingdom, with 14,969 occurrences, making it the 158th most popular name in the country.
In Ireland, the name Philip is found among 1 in every 33 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | #158 | 1 : 37 |
| United States of America | #504 | 1 : 159 |
| Nigeria | #190 | 1 : 188 |
| South Africa | #682 | 1 : 747 |
| Germany | #330 | 1 : 123 |
| Ireland | #103 | 1 : 33 |
| Hong Kong | #219 | 1 : 214 |
| Canada | #280 | 1 : 186 |
| Ghana | #72 | 1 : 96 |
| Malaysia | #729 | 1 : 1,087 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Philip from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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