Phil
Phil: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /fɪl/
Meaning and origin of Phil
- A short form of the male given name Philip.
- A short form of the female given name Philippa.
- A short form of the female given name Philomena.
Etymology
Shortened from Philip, from Ancient Greek Φίλιππος (Phílippos), which see for more information.
How popular is Phil?
Since 1880, 72 girls and 20,036 boys in the U.S. have been named Phil (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3337 in 1912. Its highest rank for boys was #261 in 1947. In 2025, 10 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Phil
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Sibling name ideas for Phil
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Phil FAQ
What does the name Phil mean?
A short form of the male given name Philip. A short form of the female given name Philippa. A short form of the female given name Philomena. Shortened from Philip, from Ancient Greek Φίλιππος (Phílippos), which see for more information.
How popular is the name Phil?
Since 1880, 72 girls and 20,036 boys in the U.S. have been named Phil (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3337 in 1912. Its highest rank for boys was #261 in 1947. In 2025, 10 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Phil a boy or girl name?
Phil is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 72 girls and 20,036 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.