Phil Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Phil Name at a Glance

Name	Phil
Meaning	Diminutive of Philip: Lover of horses. King Philip of Macedon was the father of Alexander the Great. In the Bible, Philip was the name of one of Christ's apostles. Famous Bearer: Prince Philip, husband of Queen Elizabeth II.
Origin	Greek
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Phil Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Phil means “Diminutive of Philip: Lover of horses. King Philip of Macedon was the father of Alexander the Great. In the Bible, Philip was the name of one of Christ's apostles. Famous Bearer: Prince Philip, husband of Queen Elizabeth II”. 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.

Phil Name Origin

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

Is Phil a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Phil

When considering Phil 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.