Felipe
Felipe: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /fΙΛliΛpeΙͺ/
Meaning and origin of Felipe
- A male given name from Portuguese or Spanish, equivalent to English Philip.
Etymology
Borrowed from Portuguese and Spanish Felipe.
How popular is Felipe?
Since 1880, 133 girls and 31,825 boys in the U.S. have been named Felipe (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #5118 in 1926. Its highest rank for boys was #373 in 1981. In 2025 it ranked #955 for boys, with 244 babies given the name.
Names similar to Felipe
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Sibling name ideas for Felipe
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Felipe FAQ
What does the name Felipe mean?
A male given name from Portuguese or Spanish, equivalent to English Philip. Borrowed from Portuguese and Spanish Felipe.
What is the origin of the name Felipe?
Felipe is listed as a name of Portuguese or Spanish origin.
How popular is the name Felipe?
Since 1880, 133 girls and 31,825 boys in the U.S. have been named Felipe (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #5118 in 1926. Its highest rank for boys was #373 in 1981. In 2025 it ranked #955 for boys, with 244 babies given the name.
Is Felipe a boy or girl name?
Felipe is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 133 girls and 31,825 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880β2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.