Phil

Pronunciation: [ f-IHL ]

Boy Name #19,689 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Phil is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced f-IHL.

Parents who love the name Phil often also consider Phoebe, Phebe, Philomena .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #19,689
Total SSA Count: 6

Alternative Spellings

Philip #522 Phillip #627 Phineas #1540 Phinehas #3169

Also a Girl Name

Phil is also used as a girl name, ranked #69926.

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Similar Names

Phoebe Phebe Philomena Phyllis Philip Phillip Philo Phineas

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Frequently Asked Questions About Phil

Is Phil a boy or girl name?

Phil is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #19689. As a girl name, it is ranked #69926. Phil is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Phil?

Phil is pronounced f-IHL.

How popular is the name Phil?

Phil is currently ranked #19689 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Is Phil a common or rare name?

Phil is an uncommon name, ranked #19689 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Phil

Phil is a boy name .

Is Phil a boy or girl name? Phil is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #19,689 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #69,926. Phil is more commonly used as a boy name.

Phil is currently ranked #19,689 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Phil include Philip, Phillip, Phineas, Phinehas . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.