What does Edoardo mean?
Edoardo is the Italian form of Edward, “wealthy guardian.”
What does Filippo mean?
Filippo is the Italian form of Philip, “lover of horses.”
Edoardo vs Filippo
Which is more popular?
Filippo is more popular than Edoardo today: about 12 US babies were given the name Filippo in 2025, compared with 10 named Edoardo.
| Edoardo | Filippo | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Wealthy guardian | Lover of horses |
| Origin | Italian | Italian |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Pronunciation | eh-doh-AR-doh | fee-LEEP-poh |
| Syllables | 4 | 3 |
| First appeared | 1983 | 1915 |
| Peak year | 2006 (14) | 2024 (22) |
| In 2025 | 10 | 12 |
| Trend | Declining | Rising |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Edoardo
Filippo
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Edoardo | Filippo |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 45 | 90 |
| 2010s | 57 | 118 |
| 2000s | 82 | 128 |
| 1990s | 44 | 93 |
| 1980s | 17 | 92 |
| 1970s | 0 | 132 |
| 1960s | 0 | 40 |
| 1950s | 0 | 5 |
| 1910s | 0 | 11 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Edoardo or Filippo more popular?
Filippo is more popular than Edoardo today: about 12 US babies were given the name Filippo in 2025, compared with 10 named Edoardo.
What is the difference between Edoardo and Filippo?
Edoardo means Wealthy guardian (Italian origin), while Filippo means Lover of horses (Italian origin).
Which name is older, Edoardo or Filippo?
In US records, Edoardo first appears in 1983 and Filippo in 1915, so Filippo has the longer recorded history.