Phil \phil\ as a boy's name (also used as girl's name Phil), is a variant of Philip (Greek), and the meaning of Phil is "horse lover".

The baby name Phil sounds like Philo, Philly, Vail and Wil. Other similar baby names are Bail, Kail, Chill, Neil, Gail, Gil, Paul, Poul, Poll, Pol, Pal, Peal, Peel, Pell, Pall, Sail, Shilo and Thilo.