Phillip
Boy name · 327 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Phillip: 327 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 22 births in 1981.
Phillip originates from the Greek Philippos, meaning 'lover of horses' – philos for 'loving' and hippos for 'horse'. It was the name of Philip II of Macedon, the father of Alexander the Great, and later gained widespread familiarity through Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, the husband of Queen Elizabeth II. In Scotland, the variant Philip (with one 'l') is more traditional, but Phillip remains a popular alternative. The name's Greek root also appears in the biblical city of Philippi. While no Scottish towns directly honour a Phillip, the name has been consistently used in Scotland since records began in 1974, making it a steady classic.
Boy 33 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 198122 babies
- Latest (2020)
- #7113 babies
- Total births
- 327since 1974
- 5-year trend
- ▼ 26%vs prior 5y