Phelps - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Phelps \ph(el)-ps\ 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 a very rare male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Phelps. Click here to compare Phelps with related baby names.