Filip is a moderately popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #230 in 2022 with 212 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2013 with 439 births ranking #135. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 1,827.3%. In 2022, approximately 1 in every 1,341 boys born was named Filip. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
Filip is an international variant of Philip and means "lover of horses". It feels slightly sleeker and more continental than the English spelling Philip.
The name has long-standing use across Europe, especially in Slavic and Scandinavian settings. Its wide reach makes it familiar while still distinctive in English-speaking contexts.