Philip Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Philip Name at a Glance

Name	Philip
Meaning	Fond of horses. Form of Phillip.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Philip Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Philip means “Fond of horses. Form of Phillip”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Philip Name Origin

Our database records Philip under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Philip a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Philip is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Philip

When considering Philip for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.