Phelps - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Phelps \

is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "son of Philip".

Baby names that sound like Phelps are Philips and Phillips. Other similar baby names are Phipps and Phips.

Phelps is an uncommon first name for men but a very common last name for both men and women (#493 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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