Philippos
Meaninglover of horses · Greek
- US rank
- #10,695
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #8,166 in 2021
6 babies were named Philippos in the US in 2025. It has dropped 90 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 2001–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Philippos you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 285,714 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Philippos, 6 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Philippos would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryPhilippos first shows up in US birth records in 2001, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
- Best yearIts best year was 2021, when it reached #8,166.
- New on the scenePhilippos wasn't given to enough babies to be counted in 2000. It only took off after 2001.
- TrendPhilippos has slipped 90 places over the last five years and now sits at #10,695. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn Greek, Philippos means “lover of horses”.
About the name Philippos
Philippos is a boy name of Greek origin meaning “lover of horses”. It has 9 letters and 3 syllables, starting with P and ending in “-pos”. US birth records list Philippos for boys from 2001 to 2025, in 7 of those 25 years. Its best year was 2021, when it ranked #8,166 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #10,695, with 6 babies.
Origin:Greek names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.3 | 3,461,538 boys |
| 2010s | 0.8 | 1,190,476 boys |
| 2020s | 2.0 | 495,868 boys |
More Greek boy names
- Boy name: Theodore · gift of God
- Boy name: Mateo · gift of God
- Boy name: Lucas · man from Lucania
- Unisex name: Elias · my God is Yahweh
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
- Boy name: Leo · lion
- Boy name: Thomas · twin
- Unisex name: Miles · possibly gracious
Questions about the name Philippos
What does the name Philippos mean?
Philippos means “lover of horses” in Greek.
What is the origin of the name Philippos?
Philippos has Greek roots in our records. Other Greek names include Theodore, Mateo, Lucas.
Is Philippos a boy or girl name?
Philippos is a boy name.
How popular is the name Philippos?
Philippos ranked #10,695 for US boys in 2025, given to 6 babies. Its best year was 2021 (#8,166).