Phyllip Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Greek
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Phyllip means 'lover of horses' and is a modern variation of the name Philip.
Meaning of the Name Phyllip
Phyllip is a variant spelling of the name Philip, which is derived from the Greek name Philippos meaning 'lover of horses'. It is a combination of the words 'philos' meaning 'friend' or 'lover', and 'hippos' meaning 'horse'. The name has a strong historical significance, being the name of several kings and rulers throughout history. Phyllip can also be seen as a modern and unique variation of the traditional name Philip.
Popularity of the Name Phyllip
The popularity for the name Phyllip peaked in popularity in the year 1990 with 9 births, which ranked number 13,881 out of 22,678 unique names for that year. Phyllip had the most male births in 1990 with 9, which ranked number 5,382 out of 9,485 male names.
Nationwide Popularity of Phyllip
- 20 Year Trend of Phyllip: -100.00%
Popularity of Phyllip by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Phyllip. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Phyllip in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Phyllip is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Phyllip
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