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Phil

male

Meaning

"Lover of Horses"

A short form of Philip, from Greek roots meaning lover of horses, common as a familiar given name.

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Popularity History of Phil

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#11936Ranked in 2024

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#11936

Phil was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
-3188

lower than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Phil

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Quick Facts

OriginGreek, English
Syllables1
Length4 letters

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