Philo
Pronunciation: [ f-EEL-oh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Philo first appeared in US Social Security records in 1951.
Over 167 babies have been named Philo in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Philo is past its peak , currently ranked #8,649 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #8,649
- Total SSA Count
- 10
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About the Name Philo
Philo is a boy name .
Philo is currently ranked #8,649 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Philo include Phi, Phy, Phie, and Phikins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Philo include Philip, Phillip . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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