US Popularity Rank: 25978

Origin: Greek

Meaning: Horse lover

Give the newest little cowboy in your family ranch a name to match their yee-haw energy! Philips is a surname-turned-given name of Greek origin, meaning “horse lover.” This fun-filled definition comes from the elements philein, meaning “to love” and hippos, meaning “horse.” While the spelling Phillip might be more traditionally popular, losing an l and adding an s gives this moniker a lil’ extra flair. Baby Philips is sure to be a rootin’ tootin’ addition to your life!