Phillippe is a masculine given name of French origin, derived from the Germanic element 'theophyllos', which means "lover of horses". The name was popularized by the French kings Philip I and Philip II Augustus, who ruled during the 11th to 13th centuries. In English-speaking countries, Phillip or Philip are more common variants of this name.
The name Philippe experienced a notable rise in popularity during the late 1970s to mid-1980s, with peaks of 11 births in 1977 and 12 births in 1981. However, it has since declined, with only a handful of births recorded annually since the early 1990s.