Phillip

Phillip is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 450 boys in the United States.

Phillip at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Pronunciation
/ˈfɪlɪp/

About the name Phillip

Phillip belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Phillip first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #64 in 1950, and in 2024 450 babies received the name — 311,120 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Phillip in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#64 in 1950
Peak year
1960
Babies named Phillip in 2024
450
Total since 1880
311,120

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Phillip mean?

The meaning of Phillip is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Phillip a boy or girl name?

Phillip is a boy name. In 2024, 450 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Phillip?

Phillip comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Phillip?

Phillip first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #64 in 1950, and 450 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Phillip?

Phillip is pronounced /ˈfɪlɪp/ (IPA).

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