Meaning & Origin
a male given name, equivalent to English Philip, very popular in 20th century France, next only to Jean and Pierre
Philippe is a boy's baby name of Greek origin, the French form of Philip, from the Greek Philippos, composed of philein (to love) and hippos (horse), meaning 'lover of horses' — the French form of one of history's most universally distributed masculine names.
With over 3,029 recorded births, Philippe is used in French-speaking communities as the standard form of Philip. Philippe Starck, the French industrial designer whose work spans furniture, interiors, and everyday objects; Philippe Petit, the daredevil tightrope artist who walked between the Twin Towers in 1974; and Prince Philippe (now King Philippe of Belgium) represent the name's remarkable range across French and Belgian cultural life.