Phillis

Pronunciation: [ f-IHL-ihs ]

Boy Name #20,528 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

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

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

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #20,528
Total SSA Count: 6

Alternative Spellings

Philip #522 Phillip #627

Nicknames

Phi Phy Phiie Philie

Also a Girl Name

Phillis is also used as a girl name, ranked #17338.

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Similar Names

Phoebe Phebe Philomena Phyllis Philip Phillip Phil Philo

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Frequently Asked Questions About Phillis

Is Phillis a boy or girl name?

Phillis is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #20528. As a girl name, it is ranked #17338. Phillis is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Phillis?

Phillis is pronounced f-IHL-ihs.

How popular is the name Phillis?

Phillis is currently ranked #20528 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Phillis?

Common nicknames for Phillis include Phi, Phy, Phiie, and Philie.

Is Phillis a common or rare name?

Phillis is an uncommon name, ranked #20528 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Phillis

Phillis is a boy name .

Is Phillis a boy or girl name? Phillis is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #20,528 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #17,338. Phillis is more commonly used as a girl name.

Phillis is currently ranked #20,528 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Phillis include Phi, Phy, Phiie, and Philie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

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