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Philipp

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Greek · German: /ˈfɪlɪp/, with initial stress; ph sounds like f.

Philipp means ‘friend of horses’. This German form combines Greek roots with a light opening and a neat, energetic rhythm.

Origin

Greek

Pronunciation

German: /ˈfɪlɪp/, with initial stress; ph sounds like f.

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Friend of horses

There is a vivid image behind Philipp: the Greek name Philippos joins the ideas of friendship or love and the horse. Its meaning is ‘friend of horses’, a pleasing connection for anyone drawn to equestrian imagery. The name family also belongs to Christian tradition through the apostle Philip. Philipp looks formal on the page, yet its German pronunciation has a light f opening and a quick rhythm that can feel friendly and unpretentious. The spelling has one l and two p’s at the end. Related forms such as English Philip, French Philippe and Spanish Felipe share the same roots; choosing Philipp gives that heritage a distinctly German written form.

Etymology: The German form of Greek Philippos, formed from philos, ‘friend, lover’, and hippos, ‘horse’.

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Name popularity

Latest year: 2025

Boys
Rank13,403

Source

SSA records cover Social Security card applications, not every US birth. Names with fewer than 5 occurrences are omitted; gaps do not mean zero. Spellings are kept separate, except that SSA removes spaces and hyphens. Equal counts are ranked alphabetically. Ranks are calculated separately for boys and girls.

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Origins, variants & nicknames

Names with roots in the Greek language or Greek naming traditions.

Origin

Greek

Origin

German