Felipe

At a Glance

Meaning

Lover of horses (from Greek philos 'dear, loving' + hippos 'horse')

Origin

Spanish/Portuguese (from Greek, via Philip)

Gender

Boy

Pronunciation

feh-LEE-pehListen

Felipe is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Philip, which comes from Greek and means "lover of horses" (from philos, "dear, loving," plus hippos, "horse"). It's pronounced feh-LEE-peh, and it has a worldly, classic feel that has stayed timeless across generations.

Meaning & Origin of Felipe

Meaning: Lover of horses (from Greek philos 'dear, loving' + hippos 'horse').

Origin: Spanish/Portuguese (from Greek, via Philip).

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Felipe

Popularity of Felipe

Felipe peaked at #373 in 1981, when 471 boys were given the name. By 2024 it ranked #924 with 250 babies, so it's a familiar name that is far less common than it once was.

Names Like Felipe

These names share Felipe’s style, era or origin.

• Agustin
• Alejandro
• Alonso
• Alvaro
• Armando
• Arturo

FAQ

What does the name Felipe mean?

Lover of horses (from Greek philos ‘dear, loving’ + hippos ‘horse’). (Source: Wiktionary)

How do you pronounce Felipe?

Felipe is pronounced feh-LEE-peh (IPA: /fɛˈliːpeɪ/).

Is Felipe a popular name right now?

Felipe peaked at #373 in 1981 and is ranked #924 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)

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