Meaning, origin, history
Philippe is a masculine given name of French origin and meaning "lover of horses." It is derived from the Germanic element "Philip," which means "fond of horses" or "loving horses." The name has been used throughout history, with notable bearers including Philippe II of France and Philippe Pétain, leader of Vichy France during World War II. Today, it remains popular in French-speaking countries as well as other parts of Europe and beyond.
In numbers
Popularity of the name Phillippe since 1880
Total births
218
Total since 1880
Peak year
1989
13 births
in 2015
5
Recent births (5 years)
5-year trend
-100%
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vs previous 5 years