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.
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
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
