Philip Moye

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Philip Moye — horse lover
296K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Philip Moye is a name combining Greek origins, bringing together "horse lover" (Philip) with "With Royalty" (Moye). 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 Moye: Moye is a surname and a given name. It means "With Royalty". People named Moye include: Guan Moye (born 1955), pen name Mo Yan, Chinese novelist and short-story writer Moye Kolodin (born 1987), German classical pianist Moye W. Stephens (1907–1995), American pioneer aviator and businessman, co-founder of Northrop Aircraft, Inc. 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: Moye

Meaning: With Royalty

English

Moye is a surname and a given name. It means "With Royalty". People named Moye include: Guan Moye (born 1955), pen name Mo Yan, Chinese novelist and short-story writer Moye Kolodin (born 1987), German classical pianist Moye W. Stephens (1907–1995), American pioneer aviator and businessman, co-founder of Northrop Aircraft, Inc.

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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 Moye

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 Moye:

11
Expression Number

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

11
Soul Urge Number

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

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

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 Moye?
The surname Moye originates from English. Moye is a surname and a given name. It means "With Royalty". People named Moye include: Guan Moye (born 1955), pen name Mo Yan, Chinese novelist and short-story writer Moye Kolodin (born 1987), German classical pianist Moye W. Stephens (1907–1995), American pioneer aviator and businessman, co-founder of Northrop Aircraft, Inc.
What are the origins of the name Philip Moye?
The name Philip Moye combines two different traditions: the first name Philip has Greek roots, while the surname Moye originates from English.
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