The namePhilippe
Philippe is the French form of Philip, a name of kings.
- Boy's name
- French
- Feast day
Meaning
Philippe comes from the Greek Philippos, "lover of horses".
Origin
French, from Greek.
History
In the United States Philippe reached 1033rd place in 1964. In England and Wales it reached 1454th in 1997.
Did you know?
- In 1974 the high wire artist Philippe Petit walked on a cable strung between the twin towers of the World Trade Center.
- Philippe was the most popular boys' name in France from 1958 to 1964, and again in 1966.
Famous people named Philippe
- Philippe Petit, high wire artist
- Philippe Starck, designer
Popularity of the name Philippe
Philippe in the United States
Philippe was most popular in the United States in the 1980s, with 513 births over the decade, 17% of all recorded babies named Philippe. Its rise began around 1914, and it peaked in 1979. Half of all babies named Philippe in the United States were born before 1979, so it is mostly a parents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 17 births a year on average, against 20 in the five years before.
Philippe in France
Philippe was most popular in France in the 1960s, with 229,600 births over the decade, 43% of all recorded babies named Philippe. Its rise began around 1941, and it peaked in 1963. Half of all babies named Philippe in France were born before 1962, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 66 births a year.
Philippe in Belgium
Variants and related names
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Philippe mean?
Philippe comes from the Greek Philippos, "lover of horses".
What is the origin of the name Philippe?
French, from Greek.
Is Philippe a girl's or a boy's name?
Philippe is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Philippe?
In 2024, Philippe was the 7360th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 11 births.
What are the variants of the name Philippe?
Variants and related names of Philippe include Filip and Philip.
Who are famous people named Philippe?
Philippe Petit, high wire artist; Philippe Starck, designer.