Philip Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Philip Name at a Glance

Name	Philip
Meaning	'King John' Bastard half brother to Robert Faulconbridge. 'King John' King Philip of France.
Origin	Shakespearean
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Philip Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Philip means “'King John' Bastard half brother to Robert Faulconbridge. 'King John' King Philip of France”. 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 Shakespearean origin. Browse more Shakespearean 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.