What does Gabriele mean?
Gabriele is the Italian form of Gabriel, “God is my strength.”
What does Filippo mean?
Filippo is the Italian form of Philip, “lover of horses.”
Gabriele vs Filippo
Which is more popular?
Gabriele is more popular than Filippo today: about 22 US babies were given the name Gabriele in 2025, compared with 12 named Filippo.
| Gabriele | Filippo | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | God is my strength | Lover of horses |
| Origin | Italian | Italian |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Pronunciation | gah-bree-EH-leh | fee-LEEP-poh |
| Syllables | 4 | 3 |
| First appeared | 1961 | 1915 |
| Peak year | 2007 (39) | 2024 (22) |
| In 2025 | 22 | 12 |
| Trend | Declining | Rising |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Gabriele
Filippo
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Gabriele | Filippo |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 102 | 90 |
| 2010s | 177 | 118 |
| 2000s | 275 | 128 |
| 1990s | 120 | 93 |
| 1980s | 101 | 92 |
| 1970s | 78 | 132 |
| 1960s | 37 | 40 |
| 1950s | 0 | 5 |
| 1910s | 0 | 11 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Gabriele or Filippo more popular?
Gabriele is more popular than Filippo today: about 22 US babies were given the name Gabriele in 2025, compared with 12 named Filippo.
What is the difference between Gabriele and Filippo?
Gabriele means God is my strength (Italian origin), while Filippo means Lover of horses (Italian origin).
Which name is older, Gabriele or Filippo?
In US records, Gabriele first appears in 1961 and Filippo in 1915, so Filippo has the longer recorded history.