The nameJean-Philippe
Jean-Philippe is a French compound name, "John Philip". It was popular in France in the 1960s and 1970s.
- Boy's name
- French
- Feast day
Meaning
Jean-Philippe combines Jean, from the Hebrew Yohanan, "God is gracious", and Philippe, from the Greek Philippos, "lover of horses".
Origin
French.
History
Jean-Philippe peaked in France in the mid 1960s.
Did you know?
- Jean-Philippe Rameau staged his first opera, Hippolyte et Aricie, in 1733, at the age of 50.
Famous people named Jean-Philippe
- Jean-Philippe Rameau, composer
- Jean-Philippe Toussaint, Belgian novelist
Popularity of the name Jean-Philippe
Jean-Philippe in France
Jean-Philippe was most popular in France in the 1960s, with 16,355 births over the decade, 36% of all recorded babies named Jean-Philippe. Its rise began around 1950, and it peaked in 1966. Half of all babies named Jean-Philippe in France were born before 1970, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jean-Philippe mean?
Jean-Philippe combines Jean, from the Hebrew Yohanan, "God is gracious", and Philippe, from the Greek Philippos, "lover of horses".
What is the origin of the name Jean-Philippe?
French.
Is Jean-Philippe a girl's or a boy's name?
Jean-Philippe is a boy's name.
Who are famous people named Jean-Philippe?
Jean-Philippe Rameau, composer; Jean-Philippe Toussaint, Belgian novelist.