Lover of horses
Phillips is an English patronymic surname meaning 'son of Phillip'. The root name Phillip is derived from the Greek name Philippos, which combines 'philein' (to love) and 'hippos' (horse).
Less common today
Phillips isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,336 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American Episcopal clergyman and author of 'O Little Town of Bethlehem'
Radio personality and creator of 'Seth Parker'
American film actor of the 1930s
