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