Phillip Neel

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Phillip Neel — Greek
320K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Phillip Neel 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 Neel: Neel Doff (1858–1942), Dutch author Neel E. Kearby (1911–1944), military pilot Neel Jani (born 1983), Swiss race car driver Neel Kashkari, Interim Assistant Secretary of the Treasury for Financial Stability Neel Reid (1885–1926), architect Surname Alice Neel (1900–1984), American portrait painter Boyd Neel (1905–1981), English conductor and academic David Neel, a Canadian writer, photographer, and artist Elizabeth Neel (born 1975), artist Ingrid Neel (born 1998), Estonian tennis player Prashanth Neel (born 1980), Indian film director Troy Neel (born 1965), professional baseball player Néel as . 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: Neel

English

Neel Doff (1858–1942), Dutch author Neel E. Kearby (1911–1944), military pilot Neel Jani (born 1983), Swiss race car driver Neel Kashkari, Interim Assistant Secretary of the Treasury for Financial Stability Neel Reid (1885–1926), architect Surname Alice Neel (1900–1984), American portrait painter Boyd Neel (1905–1981), English conductor and academic David Neel, a Canadian writer, photographer, and artist Elizabeth Neel (born 1975), artist Ingrid Neel (born 1998), Estonian tennis player Prashanth Neel (born 1980), Indian film director Troy Neel (born 1965), professional baseball player Néel as .

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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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Notable People Named Phillip Neel

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 Phillip Neel:

1
Expression Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

1
Soul Urge Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

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 Neel?
The surname Neel originates from English. Neel Doff (1858–1942), Dutch author Neel E. Kearby (1911–1944), military pilot Neel Jani (born 1983), Swiss race car driver Neel Kashkari, Interim Assistant Secretary of the Treasury for Financial Stability Neel Reid (1885–1926), architect Surname Alice Neel (1900–1984), American portrait painter Boyd Neel (1905–1981), English conductor and academic David Neel, a Canadian writer, photographer, and artist Elizabeth Neel (born 1975), artist Ingrid Neel (born 1998), Estonian tennis player Prashanth Neel (born 1980), Indian film director Troy Neel (born 1965), professional baseball player Néel as .
What are the origins of the name Phillip Neel?
The name Phillip Neel combines two different traditions: the first name Phillip has Greek roots, while the surname Neel originates from English.
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