Name Meaning & Origin
"Philip, also Phillip, is a male name derived from the Greek Φιλιππος, from a compound of φίλος and ἵππος"
Data last updated: 2025 SSA records
Philip, also Phillip, is a male name derived from the Greek Φιλιππος, from a compound of φίλος and ἵππος. Prominent Philips who popularized the name include kings of Macedonia and one of the apostles of early Christianity.
Philip, also Phillip, is a male name derived from the Greek Φιλιππος, from a compound of φίλος and ἵππος. Prominent Philips who popularized the name include kings of Macedonia and one of the apostles of early Christianity.
Life Path 5 — Freedom & Adventure: Versatile, curious, and love for exploration.
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Root element "Filipp" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "Philip, also Phillip, is a male name derived from the Greek Φιλιππος, from a compound of φίλος and ἵππος".
Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.
Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.
Standardized in its current form. Continues to be used across multiple cultures worldwide.
~5 people named Filipp in the US. Peaked in 2018 with 5 recorded uses.
The Life Path number for Filipp is 5, associated with Freedom & Adventure. Soul Urge: 9. Personality: 5.
Filipp is Predominantly Male. Based on US data, 100% male and 0% female.
Approximately 5 people in the United States are named Filipp. The name peaked in 2018 with 5 recorded uses.
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