Phil: Meaning, Popularity, Origin of Baby Name Phil
Origin of the name Philip:
Derived from the Latin Philippus, which is from the Greek Philippos (lover of horses). The name is composed of the elements philos (loving) and hippos (horse). Var: Philipp, Phillip, Phillipp.
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Current Popularity of Phil by State
Global Popularity of the Name Phil
- #82 in Germany
