Phil

Boy

Greek origin · /FIL/ · classic

Meaning: Short form of Philip, from philos (lover) and hippos (horse).

Popularity 89/1001 syllablesPeaked 1959↓ Falling

Insights

Most popular in the 1950s.

Today, Phil is a popular, familiar name (popularity 89/100).

It is less common today than at its historical peak.

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