Philips
Pronunciation: [ f-IHL-uhps ]
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Philips first appeared in US Social Security records in 1991.
Over 10 babies have been named Philips in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Philips is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #39,033 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #39,033
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Philips
Philips is a boy name .
Philips is currently ranked #39,033 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Philips include Phi, Phil, Phily, Philie, Ips, Ipsy, Ipsie, Phy, Phie, and Phikins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Philips include Philip, Phillip . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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