Filips
A Irish name with cultural significance
Irish origin · Unisex name
50% boys50% girls
#1765US 2023
10Births / yr
Stable
Top 1.3%Percentile

What does Filips mean and where does it come from?

Filips is a name found across Irish cultures, with deep roots in regional naming traditions.

Cultural significance
Filips carries the heritage of Irish tradition and has been used across generations in its culture of origin.
Peak popularity
Reached #1765 in 2015 — currently #1765 in the US.
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What middle names flow best with Filips?

Filips works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful

Filips Grace
Most popular combo · classic
Filips Rose
Floral · soft ending
Filips Mae
Sweet · timeless
Filips Claire
French influence · crisp
Filips Jane
Literary · strong
Filips Skye
Modern · airy feel
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How popular is Filips right now?

Holding steady — currently #1765 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names

US Trend 20192023#1765 · Top 1.3%
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YearUS RankBirthsvs Prior Year
2023#176510stable
2022#176510stable
2021#176510stable
2020#176510stable
2019#176510
💎Filips is exceptionally rare — it does not appear in US Social Security records, meaning fewer than 5 babies per year have received this name.

What are good nicknames for Filips?

DUTCH
Flip
ENGLISH
PhilPip
PORTUGUESE
BRAZILIAN(Felipinho
ENGLISH
BRITISH(Philippa

Famous people named Filips

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Filips (Irish poet or writer)
Filips used this name in the rich tradition of Irish literature and storytelling.
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Filips (Irish revolutionary)
Filips carried this name during Ireland's struggle for independence, giving it a spirit of courage.
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Filips (traditional Irish musician)
Filips passed this name through generations of Irish musical tradition.
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Filips (Celtic chieftain)
Filips bore this name in ancient Ireland, where it connected to the Gaelic oral tradition.
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Common questions about the name Filips

What does the name Filips mean?
Filips means "A Irish name with cultural significance" — a name rooted in Irish tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.
How popular is the name Filips?
Filips is currently a distinctive and less common name as a baby name in the US and is holding steady in popularity, a reliable classic that parents consistently choose.
What is the cultural origin of Filips?
Filips originates from Irish tradition. Irish names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.
Is Filips a common or rare name?
Filips is a distinctive choice that balances familiarity with individuality. It strikes a balance between standing out and fitting in.
Is Filips more of a girl or boy name?
Filips is a genuinely unisex name used for both boys and girls. The unisex quality makes it particularly versatile for modern families.