Felipe
Felipe is a boy name of Spanish origin meaning “Lover of horses”, pronounced feh-LEE-peh. It ranked #955 in the United States in 2025, given to 244 babies, and peaked at #373 in 1981. Common nicknames: Pipe, Feli, Lipe.
How popular is Felipe in the United States?
Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
What does Felipe mean, and where does it come from?
Felipe is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Philip, from the Greek philos and hippos — "lover of horses," a name fit for Macedonian royalty and duly carried by the father of Alexander the Great. Spain has had six kings of the name, including the current one, and it is standard across Latin America and Brazil. In the United States it has been in the top thousand continuously since 1880, longer than many English names, and it belongs to that useful category of names that need no adaptation at all between Spanish and English speakers.
How is Felipe used around the world?
Felipe is used in 2 languages worldwide, with 12+ international variants.
TypeMale given name
Linguistic data: Wikidata (CC0). Variants and language usage may vary by region.
What are the nicknames for Felipe?
Famous People Named Felipe
- Felipe VI — King of Spain
- Felipe Massa — Brazilian Formula One driver
- Felipe Calderón — President of Mexico from 2006 to 2012
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Felipe mean?
Felipe is a boy name of Spanish origin meaning "Lover of horses." Felipe is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Philip, from the Greek philos and hippos — "lover of horses," a name fit for Macedonian royalty and duly carried by the father of Alexander the Great. Spain has had six kings of the name, including the current one, and it is standard across Latin America and Brazil.
How do you pronounce Felipe?
Felipe is pronounced feh-LEE-peh. Common variations include Filipe, Philip, Filippo.
Is Felipe a boy name?
Yes, Felipe is traditionally a boy name. Popular nicknames include Pipe, Feli, Lipe.