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Philipp

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Pronounced FIL-ip /ˈfɪl.ɪp/High

Meaning: A German form of Philip — from the Greek philos, 'loving', + hippos, 'a horse', hence 'a lover of horses'Low

In 30 seconds: A lover of horses: Philipp is a German form of Philip. Crisp, classic, and warm.

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Origin LowGerman, Greek

MeaningA German form of Philip — from the Greek philos, 'loving', + hippos, 'a horse', hence 'a lover of horses'

U.S. rank (2025)#13403 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1997

Total births (all-time)≈ 986

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Philipp is a German form of Philip — from the Greek philos, 'loving', + hippos, 'a horse', hence 'a lover of horses'. A crisp, classic name (said 'FIL-ip').

In the U.S. it appears in German families. Rare in this form, a-lover-of-horses at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Philip joins the Greek philos, 'loving', and hippos, 'a horse', hence 'a lover of horses' — Philipp is the German form, crisp and classic (said 'FIL-ip').

Overall data confidence 42%

References — Philipp — German Philip

Variations

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Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Philipp mean?

Philipp is a German form of Philip — Greek 'a lover of horses' (philos + hippos).

How do you pronounce Philipp?

It's said FIL-ip /ˈfɪl.ɪp/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Philipp a boy or girl name?

Philipp is a boy's name.

How popular is Philipp?

Philipp is a very rare name in the U.S.