What is the origin of the name Philippe?

Philippe is a name of French origin.

How popular is the name Philippe?

Philippe is currently ranked #7588 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

How do you pronounce Philippe?

Philippe is pronounced fee-LEEP.

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Philippe

fee-LEEP

Popularity

#7588

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

French

Total Births

3,029

Peak Year

#59 in 1979

First Recorded

1914

Style

Classic & Timeless, Sophisticated & Formal

Spelling

Tricky to spell

What It Means

Philippe is the French form of Philip, derived from the Greek Philippos, meaning "friend of horses."

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Phil Pip

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Numerology

The Adventurer

Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.

Famous Namesakes

Philippe Cousteau Jr.
American oceanographer and environmental activist
Philippe Petit
French high-wire artist, known for 1974 walk

Nicknames

Phil Pip

Spelling Variations

Philip Felipe Filippo

Similar Names

Antoine Jean Pierre Thierry

Personality Traits

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