Phil
Discover the meaning and origin of the name Phil
Phil
Boy
greek
1 syllable
Phil is a greek boy's name meaning "Lover of horses; fond of horses. form of phillip".
The meaning of Phil is "Lover of horses; fond of horses. form of phillip" — a boy name of greek origin. At just 4 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 1 syllable.
- Origin
- greek
- Gender
- Boy
- Syllables
- 1
Meaning compiled from public name lists.
Meaning
Lover of horses; fond of horses. form of phillip
Popularity
Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))
Quick answers about Phil
Very rare in US records
What does Phil mean?
Phil is a boy name of greek origin meaning "Lover of horses; fond of horses. form of phillip".
Is Phil a rare name?
Yes. Phil does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.
Questions parents ask about Phil
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