Philip Deaver

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Philip Deaver — horse lover
296K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Philip Deaver 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 Deaver: Affadilla Deaver (1808–1876), conductor on the Underground Railroad Bascom S. Deaver (born 1930), American physicist Bascom Sine Deaver (1882–1944), American judge Jeffery Deaver (born 1950), American writer John Blair Deaver (1855-1931), American surgeon Michael Deaver (1938–2007), advisor to Ronald Reagan Philip F. Deaver (1946–2018), American writer Richard Deaver (born 1931), American sailor Deaver, Wyoming, town in Wyoming, United States 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: Deaver

English

Affadilla Deaver (1808–1876), conductor on the Underground Railroad Bascom S. Deaver (born 1930), American physicist Bascom Sine Deaver (1882–1944), American judge Jeffery Deaver (born 1950), American writer John Blair Deaver (1855-1931), American surgeon Michael Deaver (1938–2007), advisor to Ronald Reagan Philip F. Deaver (1946–2018), American writer Richard Deaver (born 1931), American sailor Deaver, Wyoming, town in Wyoming, United States

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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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Numerology

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

8
Expression Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

11
Soul Urge Number

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

6
Personality Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

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 Deaver?
The surname Deaver originates from English. Affadilla Deaver (1808–1876), conductor on the Underground Railroad Bascom S. Deaver (born 1930), American physicist Bascom Sine Deaver (1882–1944), American judge Jeffery Deaver (born 1950), American writer John Blair Deaver (1855-1931), American surgeon Michael Deaver (1938–2007), advisor to Ronald Reagan Philip F. Deaver (1946–2018), American writer Richard Deaver (born 1931), American sailor Deaver, Wyoming, town in Wyoming, United States
What are the origins of the name Philip Deaver?
The name Philip Deaver combines two different traditions: the first name Philip has Greek roots, while the surname Deaver originates from English.
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