Phillip Ginn

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Phillip Ginn — Greek
320K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Phillip Ginn is a name that combines Greek origins. The first name Phillip is a masculine given name of Greek origin. Philip, also Phillip, is a male name derived from the Greek Φιλιππος (Philippos, lit. "horse-loving" or "fond of horses"), from a compound of φίλος (philos, "dear", "loved", "loving") and ἵππος (hippos, "horse"). Prominent Philips who popularized the name include kings of Macedonia and one of the apostles of early Christianity. Philip has many alternative spellings. One derivation often used as a surname is Phillips. The original Greek spelling includes two Ps as seen in Philippides and Philippos, which is possible due to the Greek endings following the two Ps. The surname Ginn: Ginn, a character appearing in the television series Stargate Universe Ginn & Co., an imprint of Pearson Education Ginn & Co Solicitors, a UK law firm Ginn and Company, a UK publisher, part of the Penguin Group Bobby Ginn (born 1949), owner of Ginn Resorts and the NASCAR Nextel Cup team Ginn Racing Greg Ginn (born 1954), American musical artist Hubert Ginn (1947–2023), American football running back Samantha Ginn, American actress and stage director Samuel Ginn (born 1937), American businessman and namesake of the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering at Auburn University Ted Ginn Jr. Phillip is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 320K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Phillip reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Phillip

Greek

Philip, also Phillip, is a male name derived from the Greek Φιλιππος (Philippos, lit. "horse-loving" or "fond of horses"), from a compound of φίλος (philos, "dear", "loved", "loving") and ἵππος (hippos, "horse"). Prominent Philips who popularized the name include kings of Macedonia and one of the apostles of early Christianity. Philip has many alternative spellings. One derivation often used as a surname is Phillips. The original Greek spelling includes two Ps as seen in Philippides and Philippos, which is possible due to the Greek endings following the two Ps.

Surname: Ginn

English

Ginn, a character appearing in the television series Stargate Universe Ginn & Co., an imprint of Pearson Education Ginn & Co Solicitors, a UK law firm Ginn and Company, a UK publisher, part of the Penguin Group Bobby Ginn (born 1949), owner of Ginn Resorts and the NASCAR Nextel Cup team Ginn Racing Greg Ginn (born 1954), American musical artist Hubert Ginn (1947–2023), American football running back Samantha Ginn, American actress and stage director Samuel Ginn (born 1937), American businessman and namesake of the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering at Auburn University Ted Ginn Jr.

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Geographic Distribution

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

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Phillip 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 Phillip Ginn:

9
Expression Number

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

9
Soul Urge Number

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

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 Phillip?
The first name Phillip originates from Greek. Philip, also Phillip, is a male name derived from the Greek Φιλιππος (Philippos, lit. "horse-loving" or "fond of horses"), from a compound of φίλος (philos, "dear", "loved", "loving") and ἵππος (hippos, "horse"). Prominent Philips who popularized the name include kings of Macedonia and one of the apostles of early Christianity. Philip has many alternative spellings. One derivation often used as a surname is Phillips. The original Greek spelling includes two Ps as seen in Philippides and Philippos, which is possible due to the Greek endings following the two Ps.
When was Phillip most popular?
The name Phillip reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Ginn?
The surname Ginn originates from English. Ginn, a character appearing in the television series Stargate Universe Ginn & Co., an imprint of Pearson Education Ginn & Co Solicitors, a UK law firm Ginn and Company, a UK publisher, part of the Penguin Group Bobby Ginn (born 1949), owner of Ginn Resorts and the NASCAR Nextel Cup team Ginn Racing Greg Ginn (born 1954), American musical artist Hubert Ginn (1947–2023), American football running back Samantha Ginn, American actress and stage director Samuel Ginn (born 1937), American businessman and namesake of the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering at Auburn University Ted Ginn Jr.
What are the origins of the name Phillip Ginn?
The name Phillip Ginn combines two different traditions: the first name Phillip has Greek roots, while the surname Ginn originates from English.
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