Lover of horses
A French variation of the Greek name Philippos. It combines the elements 'philos', meaning dear or loving, and 'hippos', meaning horse. In ancient times, owning horses was a sign of nobility and wealth.
Less common today
Phillippe isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,584 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Former NFL cornerback
The protagonist known as 'The Mouse' · Ladyhawke
