Phillip

Greek
"lover of horses"

Phillip Origin and Meaning

The name Phillip is a boy's name of Greek origin meaning "lover of horses".

Spelling variation of Philip. Exactly as many baby boys were named with the single 'l' spelling in 2017.

# 575 in the US

Phillip Rank in US Top 1000

Phillip Popularity

Famous People Named Phillip

  • Phillip LaDon PhillipsAmerican singer; winner of "American Idol" (season 11)
  • Phillip Jack Brooks aka CM PunkAmerican pro wrestler
  • Phillip Bryan SchofieldEnglish TV presenter
  • Phillip Allen SharpAmerican geneticist; winner of the Nobel Prize
  • Phillip DuttonAmerican horse rider
  • Jonah MaddoxPhillip Bryant, son of American singer Lil Mo

Phillip in Pop Culture

  • Phillip "Phil" Coulsoncharacter in Marvel Universe
  • Phillip Ronan "Lip" Gallaghercharacter on TV's "Shameless"
  • Phillip Pricecharacter in "Mr. Robot"
  • Phillipcharacter in LJ Smith's "Night World" series
  • Prince Phillipcharacter in Disney's "Sleeping Beauty"
  • Captain Phillip Hoffmanalso known as Phillip the Nutcracker, character in Disney's "The Nutcracker and the Four Realms"
  • Phillip HalpertJim and Pam's son on"The Office"
  • Phillip LiptonSchrute, Angela and Dwight's son on "The Office"
  • Phillip Carlylecharacter in “The Greatest Showman”, portrayed by Zac Efron
  • Phillip Westcharacter on 1980's TV show "Scarecrow & Mrs. King"