UK boy's name
Filipp
A masculine name of Greek origin meaning "lover of horses".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2010. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Filipp is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Filipp popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2010 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4678, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2010, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2010 to 2010. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Filipp is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Filipp. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2011 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Filipp ranked #4678 for boys in England and Wales in 2010, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2010, when 3 boys were registered as Filipp.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Filipp as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4678
2010
Births in 2010
3
Latest year
Peak year
2010
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Filipp mean?
The name Filipp is derived from the Greek name Philippos, which means "lover of horses". It originated in ancient Greece during the Classical period around the 5th century BC. The name was popular among the Greeks and later adopted by the Romans.
In ancient Greek mythology, Philippos was the name of a legendary hero and the son of King Amyntas III of Macedon. The name became associated with the Macedonian royal family, as several Macedonian kings bore the name, including Philip II, the father of Alexander the Great.
The name Filipp is mentioned in various historical texts and records from the ancient world. It appears in the works of Greek historians such as Herodotus and Plutarch, who documented the lives of notable figures bearing the name. The name is also found in inscriptions and archaeological artifacts from the Hellenistic and Roman periods.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Filipp was Philip II of Macedon (382-336 BC), the father of Alexander the Great. He was a powerful king who united the Greek city-states and laid the foundations for his son's conquest of the Persian Empire.
Another notable figure was Philip the Apostle, one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ in the New Testament. He is believed to have lived in the 1st century AD and played a significant role in spreading Christianity.
During the Byzantine Empire, Filipp was a popular name among the ruling class. One of the most famous bearers was Philippicus (c. 675-718), who briefly reigned as the Byzantine Emperor from 711 to 713.
In the Middle Ages, the name Filipp was widespread in various European countries, particularly in Russia and Eastern Europe. One of the most notable figures was Philip I (1052-1108), the King of France from 1060 to 1108, who played a crucial role in the First Crusade.
Another prominent individual was Philip II of Spain (1527-1598), one of the most powerful monarchs in the Spanish Empire's history. He ruled during the Golden Age of Spain and was known for his expansionist policies and conflicts with England and the Netherlands.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Filipp by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Filipp was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4678 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Filipp
- Freddie 46,945
- Finley 42,410
- Frederick 19,866
- Finlay 17,879
- Frankie 17,528
- Finn 14,413
- Felix 14,361
- Fraser 6,470
- Flynn 6,170
- Frank 5,992
- Filip 5,876
- Francis 5,744
FAQ
Filipp: questions and answers
How popular is the name Filipp in the UK right now?
In 2010, Filipp was ranked #4678 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Filipp most popular?
The peak year on record was 2010, with 3 babies registered as Filipp in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Filipp?
A masculine name of Greek origin meaning "lover of horses".
How many people are called Filipp in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Filipp across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.