Philippe
Pronunciation: [ f-ihl-EEP-ay ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Philippe first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 2,621 babies have been named Philippe in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Philippe is past its peak , currently ranked #7,773 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #7,773
- Total SSA Count
- 11
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About the Name Philippe
Philippe is a boy name .
Philippe is currently ranked #7,773 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Philippe include Phi, Phil, Phily, Philie, Phili, Philiy, Philiie, Ppe, Ppey, Phy, Phie, and Phikins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Philippe include Philip, Phillip . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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