Philipp
Pronunciation: [ f-IHL-ihp ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Philipp first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 871 babies have been named Philipp in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Philipp is past its peak , currently ranked #10,157 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #10,157
- Total SSA Count
- 9
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About the Name Philipp
Philipp is a boy name .
Philipp is currently ranked #10,157 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Philipp include Phi, Phil, Phily, Philie, Ipp, Ippy, Ippie, Phy, Phie, and Phikins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Philipp include Philip, Phillip . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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