The name Philips, of Dutch origin, is derived from the personal name Philip, which means 'lover of horses'. It was introduced to England by way of the Norman Conquest in 1066 and has since been used extensively throughout Europe and beyond. The variant spelling 'Philipps' was also popularized during this period due to its association with the House of Plantagenet, which ruled England from 1154 to 1485.
"Between 1928 and 2018, the name Philips was given to a total of 21 babies."