What origin is the name Philo?

Philo comes from greek naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Philo a popular name?

Philo is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Philo?

Names from the same greek tradition pair naturally with Philo — for example Sophia, Chloe, Sofia. You can browse more on our greek names page.

Philo

Q: Is Philo a rare name?

Yes. Philo does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Philo

Philo

Boy

greek

2 syllables

Philo is a greek boy's name meaning "This masculine Greek name means a friend or one who is loved. It serves as a root for many terms related to affection and brotherhood.".

Philo is a boy name of greek origin meaning "This masculine Greek name means a friend or one who is loved. It serves as a root for many terms related to affection and brotherhood.". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: greek
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

This masculine Greek name means a friend or one who is loved. It serves as a root for many terms related to affection and brotherhood.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Philo

Very rare in US records

What does Philo mean?

Philo is a boy name of greek origin meaning "This masculine Greek name means a friend or one who is loved. It serves as a root for many terms related to affection and brotherhood.".