Phillips name meaning
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What does Phillips mean?
Predominantly used in English unusual, Phillips means "Son of Philip or Lover of Horses" that of Old Greek origin is used for baby boys. Phillips is variant of famous, biblical and everlasting Philip.
Philip is version of biblical and famed Philippe. Philip is English equivalent of Philipp. Philip means Loves Horses and Friend and Horse is rooted from Old Greek.
How do I pronounce Phillips?
Three syllabled Phillips is most commonly pronounced as ph(i)-lli-ps.
Variants of Phillips
Philip, Philippos, Philippus, Philippe, Philipp, Feeleep, Pippo, Fhilippus, Filibert
How popular is the name Phillips?
Phillips is a unique baby name in United States, it has been in use since 1904 and was able to reach the top 2000 names. In 1909, it ranked 1083rd when 32 boys were named Phillips.
There are over 1311 babies that have been given the name Phillips in United States. Phillips is a common name in Nigeria and Uganda while somewhat familiar name in Australia and Malawi.
At least, 5000 people globally have been given the name as per our estimate.
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 9714 | 7 |
| 2021 | 12053 | 5 |
| 2019 | 8866 | 8 |
| 2018 | 9653 | 7 |
| 2015 | 12077 | 5 |
| 2010 | 12227 | 5 |
| 2005 | 11472 | 5 |
| 2003 | 5269 | 14 |
| 2002 | 10666 | 5 |
| 2001 | 5665 | 12 |
Facts
Here's what numbers has to say about Phillips
You attract wealth and successful people with your charisma. You have yourself, healthy and sane, and crazy. Break down your endless search for happiness when you already have so much to be happy and grateful for. It's time you set up a positive mind-set, open up to new adventures and explore the world. If you have letter S as your capstone, you don't respect people who don't respect themselves.
If you like Phillips, you would love these names
- Larisha - Larisha's meaning is The Word Laros Meaning Lovely, Root of Larissa End and Seagull is originated from Old Greek which is used chiefly in Tamil is aimed at baby girls. Larisha is resultant of Larissa.
- Hermance - Used in Greek and English rarefied, Hermance means "God of Trade In Mythology" and is rooted from Greek is used as a gender insensitive name
- Nicklaus means Victory of the People is originated from Old Greek normally given to boys is used chiefly in Swedish, Danish and Finnish
- Metrodora - Meaning of Metrodora is Gift of the City is originated from Old Greek is a girl name
- Ellah - Curious girl name Ellah is originated from Germanic and Arabic, Ellah means "Brilliant and Gothic". Ellah is derived from Ella.
Famous people named Phillips
- Phillips White, American farmer from South Hampton, New Hampshire
- Phillips Gybbon, English politician
- Phillips Brooks, American Episcopal clergyman and author
- Phillips Lee Goldsborough, Republican member of the United States Senate representing State of Maryland
- Phillips Idowu, British athlete who specialises in the triple jump
- Phillips Lord, American radio program writer, creator
- Phillips Smalley, American silent film director and actor
- Phillips Holmes, American film actor
- Phillips Collins is credited as writer of tvMovie Miami Hustle
Lists having Phillips
- Boy names beginning with P
- American Boy Names
- English Boy Names
- Greek Boy Names
- Baby Names that mean Son
- Baby Names that mean Lover
- Baby Names that mean Horses
Sources
- Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html