What origin is the name Phyllip?

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

What are good sister names for Phyllip?

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

Is it Phyllip or Fyllip?

Both spellings are used. Phyllip means "A variant spelling of Philip, meaning "friend of horses" in Greek."; Fyllip is listed with the meaning "Lover of horses". Families often choose the spelling that matches how the name is written in their language, or the one that is easiest to pronounce where they live. Other spellings: Phylip.

Phyllip

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Phyllip

Phyllip

Boy

Greek

2 syllables

Phyllip is a Greek boy's name meaning "A variant spelling of Philip, meaning "friend of horses" in Greek".

Phyllip is a boy's name of Greek origin meaning "A variant spelling of Philip, meaning "friend of horses" in Greek". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: Greek
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Last updated 24 October 2026.

What does Phyllip mean?

A variant spelling of Philip, meaning "friend of horses" in Greek.

How popular is Phyllip?

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What does Phyllip mean?

Phyllip is a boy name of Greek origin meaning "A variant spelling of Philip, meaning "friend of horses" in Greek.".

How popular is Phyllip?

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Sister names that go with Phyllip

Sophia Chloe Sofia Zoey Penelope Zoe

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Name numerology

2is the Chaldean number for Phyllip.

Number 2 is linked with harmony, kindness and cooperation.

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Other spellings of Phyllip

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Fyllip — "Lover of horses" (Greek)
Phylip — "Lover of horses" (International)

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Phyllip at a glance

Letters: 7
Syllables: 2
Starts with: P
Ends with: -ip
Vowels: 1 of 7 letters

7-letter boy names

Which names have a similar meaning to Phyllip?

Phyllip means "A variant spelling of Philip, meaning "friend of horses" in Greek." — these names share that spirit.

Sofia — "Sofia is a spelling of Sophia, from the Greek sophia, meaning 'wisdom'. It is common in Spanish, Italian and Slavic languages." (Greek)
Sophia — "Sophia comes from the Greek word sophia, meaning 'wisdom'. It has been used across Europe since early Christian times." (Greek)
Alexander — "Alexander comes from the Greek Alexandros, meaning 'defender of people', from alexein 'to defend' and aner 'man'." (Greek)
Chloe — "Chloe comes from the Greek khloe, meaning 'green shoot' or 'blooming'. It was an epithet of the goddess Demeter." (Greek)
Aiden — "Aiden is a spelling of Aidan, from the Irish Aodhán, meaning 'little fire'. Aodh was a Celtic god of fire." (Irish)
Christopher — "Christopher comes from the Greek Christophoros, meaning 'bearer of Christ'. Saint Christopher is a patron saint of travellers." (Greek)
Lucas — "Lucas is the Latin form of Luke, from the Greek Loukas, meaning 'man from Lucania', a region of southern Italy." (Greek)
Noah — "Noah comes from the Hebrew Noach, meaning 'rest' or 'comfort'. In the Bible, Noah builds the ark that saves his family." (Hebrew)