What does Riccardo mean?
Riccardo is the Italian form of Richard, “brave ruler.”
What does Filippo mean?
Filippo is the Italian form of Philip, “lover of horses.”
Riccardo vs Filippo
Which is more popular?
Riccardo is more popular than Filippo today: about 16 US babies were given the name Riccardo in 2025, compared with 12 named Filippo.
| Riccardo | Filippo | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Brave ruler | Lover of horses |
| Origin | Italian | Italian |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Pronunciation | rik-KAR-doh | fee-LEEP-poh |
| Syllables | 3 | 3 |
| First appeared | 1913 | 1915 |
| Peak year | 1979 (37) | 2024 (22) |
| In 2025 | 16 | 12 |
| Trend | Steady | Rising |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Riccardo
Filippo
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Riccardo | Filippo |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 80 | 90 |
| 2010s | 130 | 118 |
| 2000s | 132 | 128 |
| 1990s | 197 | 93 |
| 1980s | 258 | 92 |
| 1970s | 270 | 132 |
| 1960s | 244 | 40 |
| 1950s | 206 | 5 |
| 1940s | 40 | 0 |
| 1930s | 7 | 0 |
| 1920s | 7 | 0 |
| 1910s | 5 | 11 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Riccardo or Filippo more popular?
Riccardo is more popular than Filippo today: about 16 US babies were given the name Riccardo in 2025, compared with 12 named Filippo.
What is the difference between Riccardo and Filippo?
Riccardo means Brave ruler (Italian origin), while Filippo means Lover of horses (Italian origin).
Which name is older, Riccardo or Filippo?
In US records, Riccardo first appears in 1913 and Filippo in 1915, so Riccardo has the longer recorded history.