US Popularity Rank: 15907

Origin: Greek

Meaning: Lover; Friend

Philo is a fabulous name of Greek origin. Derived from the Greek word philos, this beautiful boy’s moniker means “lover” or “friend,” making it a sweet selection for the soulmate in your life. The name Philo was also borne by the Hellenistic Jewish philosopher Philo of Alexandria, whose works made a mighty impact on modern religious thought. Love and philosophy may seem a long way apart sometimes, but Philo has all that warmth and wisdom wrapped up in two silver-sounding syllables.