What does Phil mean? P hil as a name for boys (also used as girls' name Phil) is a Greek name, and Phil means horse lover. Phil is an alternate form of Philip (Greek). Biblical: one of the 12 apostles. STARTS WITH Ph-ASSOCIATED WITH greek. Variations. RELATED FORMS VIA PHILIP Philipp, Philips, Phillip , Philly, Pip. CREATIVE FORMS (male)