Philip Centeno

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Philip Centeno — horse lover
296K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Philip Centeno is a name that combines Greek origins. The first name Philip is a masculine given name of Greek origin. From the Greek Philippos (Φίλιππος), meaning "horse-lover." Philip II of Macedon was the father of Alexander the Great. The surname Centeno: Bruno Centeno (born 1988), Argentine footballer Diego Centeno (1514–1549), Spanish conquistador Jesus Centeno (born 1983), Venezuelan basketball player Juan Centeno (born 1989), Puerto Rican baseball player Manuel Centeno (born 1980), Portuguese bodyboarder Mário Centeno (born 1966), Portuguese economist, university professor, and politician Susana Centeno (c. 1912–fl. 2006), Puerto Rican practical nurse and public servant Walter Centeno (born 1974), Costa Rican football midfielder Philip is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 296K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Philip reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Philip

Meaning: horse lover

Greek

From the Greek Philippos (Φίλιππος), meaning "horse-lover." Philip II of Macedon was the father of Alexander the Great.

Surname: Centeno

Spanish

Bruno Centeno (born 1988), Argentine footballer Diego Centeno (1514–1549), Spanish conquistador Jesus Centeno (born 1983), Venezuelan basketball player Juan Centeno (born 1989), Puerto Rican baseball player Manuel Centeno (born 1980), Portuguese bodyboarder Mário Centeno (born 1966), Portuguese economist, university professor, and politician Susana Centeno (c. 1912–fl. 2006), Puerto Rican practical nurse and public servant Walter Centeno (born 1974), Costa Rican football midfielder

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Philip is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 22%
Australia 10%
Greece 8%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Philip by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Philip Centeno

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Philip Centeno:

11
Expression Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

7
Soul Urge Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

4
Personality Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Philip?
The first name Philip originates from Greek. From the Greek Philippos (Φίλιππος), meaning "horse-lover." Philip II of Macedon was the father of Alexander the Great.
When was Philip most popular?
The name Philip reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Centeno?
The surname Centeno originates from Spanish. Bruno Centeno (born 1988), Argentine footballer Diego Centeno (1514–1549), Spanish conquistador Jesus Centeno (born 1983), Venezuelan basketball player Juan Centeno (born 1989), Puerto Rican baseball player Manuel Centeno (born 1980), Portuguese bodyboarder Mário Centeno (born 1966), Portuguese economist, university professor, and politician Susana Centeno (c. 1912–fl. 2006), Puerto Rican practical nurse and public servant Walter Centeno (born 1974), Costa Rican football midfielder
What are the origins of the name Philip Centeno?
The name Philip Centeno combines two different traditions: the first name Philip has Greek roots, while the surname Centeno originates from Spanish.
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