Philippe
fil-EEP
Average rank #3,949 across 3 of 7 countries
Etymology
Meaning & origin
French
form of Philip, meaning "From the Greek name Φιλιππος (Philippos) which means "friend of horses", composed of the elements φιλος (philos) "friend, lover" and ‘ιππος (hippos) "horse". This was the name of five kings of Macedon, including Philip Ii the father of Alexander the Great. The name appears in the New Testament belonging to two people who are regarded as saints. First, one of the twelve apostles, and second, an early figure in the Christian church known as Philip the Deacon."
Popularity
How popular is Philippe?
🏴 England & Wales
#5,120
in 2024
🇺🇸 USA
#6,355
in 2025
🇨🇦 Canada
#371
in 2024
Not in top rankings for: 🏴 Scotland, 🇮🇪 Ireland, 🇦🇺 Australia, 🇳🇿 New Zealand
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