Phillip Groce

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Phillip Groce — Greek
320K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Phillip Groce 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 Groce: Cari Groce, American tennis player and coach Cherry Groce, shot by London police, sparking the 1985 Brixton riot Clif Groce (born 1972), American football player DeJuan Groce (born 1980), American football player John Groce (born 1971), American college basketball coach Larry Groce (born 1948), American singer-songwriter and radio host Michael Groce (born 1963), reformed English poet and community worker Groce (Kakanj) is a village in the municipality of Kakanj, Bosnia and Herzegovina 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: Groce

English

Cari Groce, American tennis player and coach Cherry Groce, shot by London police, sparking the 1985 Brixton riot Clif Groce (born 1972), American football player DeJuan Groce (born 1980), American football player John Groce (born 1971), American college basketball coach Larry Groce (born 1948), American singer-songwriter and radio host Michael Groce (born 1963), reformed English poet and community worker Groce (Kakanj) is a village in the municipality of Kakanj, Bosnia and Herzegovina

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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 Groce:

4
Expression Number

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

11
Soul Urge Number

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

11
Personality Number

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

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 Groce?
The surname Groce originates from English. Cari Groce, American tennis player and coach Cherry Groce, shot by London police, sparking the 1985 Brixton riot Clif Groce (born 1972), American football player DeJuan Groce (born 1980), American football player John Groce (born 1971), American college basketball coach Larry Groce (born 1948), American singer-songwriter and radio host Michael Groce (born 1963), reformed English poet and community worker Groce (Kakanj) is a village in the municipality of Kakanj, Bosnia and Herzegovina
What are the origins of the name Phillip Groce?
The name Phillip Groce combines two different traditions: the first name Phillip has Greek roots, while the surname Groce originates from English.
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