Lover of horses
Derived from the Greek name Philippos, it combines 'philos' (loving) and 'hippos' (horse). In ancient times, owning horses was a sign of nobility and wealth, giving the name a distinguished history. While Philip is the standard English form, Filip is the preferred spelling across much of Central and Northern Europe.
Less common today
Filip isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,342 in 2012.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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