Gender: Male
Philip Leget Edwards was an American educator from the state of Kentucky and first teacher in what became the state of Oregon. After teaching in Missouri, he traveled to the Oregon Country with Jason Lee and helped establish the Methodist Mission. He was also involved with the Willamette Cattle Company before returning to Missouri where he became a lawyer and was on officer in the militia fighting against the Mormons. After moving to California, he served in the state assembly.
Source: Wikipedia | Last updated on May 15, 2024
On the name Philip Leget Edwards, Philip means Warlike, Loves Horses, Horse Lover, Friend of Horses. Edwards means Wealthy Ruling Guardian.
The name Philip Leget Edwards 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.
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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.
Philip Leget Edwards was an American educator from the state of Kentucky and first teacher in what became the state of Oregon. After teaching in Missouri, he traveled to the Oregon Country with Jason Lee and helped establish the Methodist Mission. He was also involved with the Willamette Cattle Company before returning to Missouri where he became a lawyer and was on officer in the militia fighting against the Mormons. After moving to California, he served in the state assembly.
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