Lover of horses
Derived from the Greek name Philippos, it combines 'philein' (to love) and 'hippos' (horse). Historically, this name was popular among Macedonian royalty and later became a staple across Europe in various spellings. This specific spelling is the standard German form of the name.
Less common today
Philipp isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,893 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Former professional footballer and captain of the German national team
German philosopher and poet
German self-taught scientist and inventor of the Reis telephone
Nobel Prize-winning physicist
