Phelps
Pronunciation: [ f-EHLPS ]
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Phelps first appeared in US Social Security records in 1956.
Over 15 babies have been named Phelps in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Phelps is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #38,516 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #38,516
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Old English (hlud + hlaw) origin
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"joyful, lucky"
#38,658 in US
Latin origin
"from the flowering one"
#38,446 in US
Old English (heord + wic) origin
"Herd farm or livestock enclosure"
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#38,411 in US
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About the Name Phelps
Phelps is a boy name .
Phelps is currently ranked #38,516 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Phelps include Phe, Phel, Phely, Phelie, Phy, Phie, and Phekins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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