boy's name
Philippos
FEE-lee-pos (Greek)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 3
- Letters 9
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 143
Philippos is a boy's name with 3 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2021, when 12 babies were given the name.
- It has been rising over the past decade in England and Wales.
- Today about 1 in 47,904 babies in England and Wales is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 2002.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Philippos Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 2000s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 7 |
| 2010s | 42 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 52 |
How Popular Is Philippos?
In 2025, Philippos was given to 11 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Where Philippos Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Philippos
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Philippos Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Philippos over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Philippos
- Greek FEE-lee-pos
Sibling Names for Philippos
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Philippos — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Philippos
How popular is the name Philippos?
In 2025, Philippos was given to 11 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Is Philippos a girl's or a boy's name?
Philippos is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Philippos?
Philippos has 3 syllables.
When was Philippos most popular?
Philippos peaked in 2021, when 12 babies were given the name. It has been rising over the past decade.
Is Philippos a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Philippos currently ranks #2,267 in England and Wales. It has been rising over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.