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Philippos

♂ Boy

Pronounced fih-LIP-os /fɪˈlɪp.ɒs/Medium

Meaning: The Greek form of Philip, from Philippos, 'lover of horses' (philos, 'loving,' and hippos, 'horse'). A classical name of kings and apostles.Medium

In 30 seconds: A classical Greek name: Philippos means 'lover of horses,' the Greek form of Philip (said 'fih-LIP-os'). Noble and old.
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Origin MediumGreek
MeaningThe Greek form of Philip, from Philippos, 'lover of horses' (philos, 'loving,' and hippos, 'horse'). A classical name of kings and apostles.
U.S. rank (2021)#8660 ↗ Rising
2021 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 36

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202120012021

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

Philippos is the Greek form of Philip, 'lover of horses,' borne by kings of Macedon and an apostle. Classical and dignified, which we note — uncommon in the U.S. (said 'fih-LIP-os').

It appears extremely rarely for boys in the U.S., mostly in Greek families. Rare, classical, and noble.

Did you know? Philippos is the original Greek of Philip — 'lover of horses' (philos, 'loving,' plus hippos, 'horse') — a name of Macedonian kings and a New Testament apostle (said 'fih-LIP-os').
Overall data confidence 58%
References — Philippos — Greek Philippos, 'lover of horses'; form of Philip

Variations

PhilipFilipposPhillipos

Nicknames

PhilLippo

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Philippos mean?

Philippos is the Greek form of Philip, 'lover of horses' (philos, 'loving,' and hippos, 'horse').

How do you pronounce Philippos?

It's said fih-LIP-os /fɪˈlɪp.ɒs/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Philippos a boy or girl name?

Philippos is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Philippos?

Philippos is an extremely rare name in the U.S.

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