Phillip Nemeth

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Phillip Nemeth — Greek
320K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Phillip Nemeth 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 Nemeth: Ágnes Németh (born 1961), Hungarian basketball player Angéla Németh (1946–2014), Hungarian track and field athlete Anikó Németh (born 1996), Hungarian ice hockey goaltender Antal Németh (born 1974), Hungarian football coach Balázs Németh (born 1988), Hungarian motorcycle racer Bernadett Németh (born 1996), Hungarian ice hockey player Dezső Németh (born 1975), Hungarian psychologist and cognitive neuroscientist Diána Németh (born 2004), Hungarian footballer Enikő Németh (born 1978), Hungarian sailor Enikő Németh T. (born 1964), Hungarian linguist Erzsébet Gy. 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: Nemeth

English

Ágnes Németh (born 1961), Hungarian basketball player Angéla Németh (1946–2014), Hungarian track and field athlete Anikó Németh (born 1996), Hungarian ice hockey goaltender Antal Németh (born 1974), Hungarian football coach Balázs Németh (born 1988), Hungarian motorcycle racer Bernadett Németh (born 1996), Hungarian ice hockey player Dezső Németh (born 1975), Hungarian psychologist and cognitive neuroscientist Diána Németh (born 2004), Hungarian footballer Enikő Németh (born 1978), Hungarian sailor Enikő Németh T. (born 1964), Hungarian linguist Erzsébet Gy.

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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 Nemeth

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 Nemeth:

3
Expression Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

1
Soul Urge Number

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

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 Nemeth?
The surname Nemeth originates from English. Ágnes Németh (born 1961), Hungarian basketball player Angéla Németh (1946–2014), Hungarian track and field athlete Anikó Németh (born 1996), Hungarian ice hockey goaltender Antal Németh (born 1974), Hungarian football coach Balázs Németh (born 1988), Hungarian motorcycle racer Bernadett Németh (born 1996), Hungarian ice hockey player Dezső Németh (born 1975), Hungarian psychologist and cognitive neuroscientist Diána Németh (born 2004), Hungarian footballer Enikő Németh (born 1978), Hungarian sailor Enikő Németh T. (born 1964), Hungarian linguist Erzsébet Gy.
What are the origins of the name Phillip Nemeth?
The name Phillip Nemeth combines two different traditions: the first name Phillip has Greek roots, while the surname Nemeth originates from English.
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