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Philippe

♂ Boy

Pronounced fee-LEEP /fiˈlip/Medium

Meaning: The French form of Philip — from Greek Philippos, 'a lover of horses' (philos, 'loving', + hippos, 'horse')Low

In 30 seconds: A lover of horses: Philippe is the French Philip. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'fee-LEEP').

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Origin LowGreek

MeaningThe French form of Philip — from Greek Philippos, 'a lover of horses' (philos, 'loving', + hippos, 'horse')

U.S. rank (2025)#6355 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births14 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1979

Total births (all-time)≈ 3,043

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

Philippe is the French form of Philip — from Greek Philippos, 'a lover of horses' (philos, 'loving', + hippos, 'horse'; an apostle; many French kings). A lyrical, classic name (said 'fee-LEEP'; nickname Phil).

In the U.S. it appears in French families. Rare, a-lover-of-horses at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Philip comes from Greek Philippos, 'a lover of horses' (philos, 'loving', + hippos, 'horse') — Philippe is the French form, lyrical and classic (said 'fee-LEEP').

Overall data confidence 48%

References — Philip — French form

Variations

PhilipPhillippeFelipe

Nicknames

Phil

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Philippe mean?

Philippe is the French form of Philip — Greek 'a lover of horses'.

How do you pronounce Philippe?

It's said fee-LEEP /fiˈlip/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Philippe a boy or girl name?

Philippe is a boy's name.

How popular is Philippe?

Philippe is a rare name in the U.S.