Felipe

Meaning of Felipe

This name means 'lover of horses' or 'fond of horses.' It comes from ancient Greek.

Felipe has Greek roots — browse every Greek baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Felipe

After ranking as high as #417 in 2001, Felipe has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Felipe

• King Felipe VI
  Current King of Spain
• Felipe Massa
  Brazilian Formula 1 racing driver
• Felipe Calderón
  Former President of Mexico
• Felipe Anderson
  Brazilian professional soccer player
• Felipe Esparza
  Mexican-American stand-up comedian

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Questions about the name Felipe

What does the name Felipe mean?

Felipe means this name means 'lover of horses' or 'fond of horses.' it comes from ancient greek, and it comes from Greek origins.

Is Felipe a boy's or a girl's name?

Felipe is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Felipe?

Felipe did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Felipe most popular?

Felipe peaked at #417 in 2001.