Philip Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Philip Name at a Glance

Name	Philip
Meaning	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 Philip Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Philip means “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.

Philip Name Origin

Our database records Philip under Greek origin. Browse more Greek 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.