Philip

Boy

Origin: Greek · Latin

Meaning

“lover of horses”

Source

Cultural Notes

Name of one of Alexander the Great's generals and father; Saint Philip was one of Christ's twelve apostles.

Popularity

Rarity: uncommon
Peak decade: 1950s
Community likes: 0

Famous People Named Philip

  • Philip II of Spain
  • Prince Philip
  • Philip Glass

Variants & Spellings

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