Philson Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Greek
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Philson means 'lover of horses'.
Meaning of the Name Philson
Philson is a variant of the name Philip, which is derived from the Greek name Philippos. It is composed of the elements 'philein', meaning 'to love', and 'hippos', meaning 'horse'. As a result, the name can be interpreted to mean 'lover of horses'. Philson is a rare name that is not commonly used and its origin can be traced back to Greece.
Popularity of the Name Philson
The popularity for the name Philson peaked in popularity in the year 1977 with 5 births, which ranked number 15,496 out of 16,561 unique names for that year. Philson had the most male births in 1977 with 5, which ranked number 5,845 out of 6,860 male names.
Nationwide Popularity of Philson
Popularity of Philson by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Philson. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Philson in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Philson is a great pick!
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