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Filippo

/ fee-LEEP-poh /
Boy Italian 3 syllables
Meaning
Filippo means Lover of horses (Italian).
Gender
Boy
Origin
Italian
Pronunciation
fee-LEEP-poh
Popularity
#6924 · U.S. boys (2025)
Popularity of Filippo in the US, 1880–2025
192019401960198020002020

Filippo first appears in US records in 1915. It peaked in 2024, when 22 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 12.

Source: US Social Security Administration.

Is Filippo popular?

Rising Filippo has climbed over the past decade, given to more boys now than ten years ago.

US babies given the name Filippo, by decade
2020s 90
2010s 118
2000s 128
1990s 93
1980s 92
1970s 132
1960s 40
1950s 5
1910s 11

Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.

What does Filippo mean?

Filippo is the Italian form of Philip, “lover of horses.”

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Filippo mean?

Filippo means Lover of horses. Filippo is the Italian form of Philip, “lover of horses.”

What is the origin of the name Filippo?

Filippo is of Italian origin.

How do you pronounce Filippo?

Filippo is pronounced “fee-LEEP-poh.”

Is Filippo a boy or a girl name?

Filippo is most commonly used as a boy name.

Is Filippo a popular name right now?

Filippo has climbed over the past decade, given to more boys now than ten years ago.

How popular is the name Filippo?

In 2025, Filippo ranked #6924 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.

When was the name Filippo most popular?

Filippo was most popular in 2024, when about 22 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.

What names are similar to Filippo?

Names similar to Filippo include Edoardo, Riccardo, Gabriele, Pietro, Nicola.

What names go well with Filippo?

Italian names that pair well with Filippo include Luca, Gianna, Aria, Aurora, Beatrice.