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Filippo

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Filippo Pronunciation

Filippo is pronounced fee-LEEP-poh /fiˈlip.poʊ/Medium

Meaning: Italian form of Philip — from Greek Philippos, 'lover of horses' (philos, 'friend/love', plus hippos, 'horse')High

In 30 seconds: Lover of horses: Filippo is the Italian Philip — melodic, classic, and warm. A regal, artful name (architect Filippo Brunelleschi).

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Origin HighGreek, Italian

MeaningItalian form of Philip — from Greek Philippos, 'lover of horses' (philos, 'friend/love', plus hippos, 'horse')

U.S. rank (2024)#4593 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births22 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 697

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Filippo is the Italian form of Philip — from Greek Philippos, 'lover of horses' (philos, 'friend, love', plus hippos, 'horse'). A melodic, classic name across Italy (architect Filippo Brunelleschi; St Philip).

In the U.S. it appears in Italian families. Rare, lover-of-horses at the root, and melodic.

Did you know? Philip means 'lover of horses' (Greek philos + hippos) — Filippo is its melodic Italian form, borne by the great architect Filippo Brunelleschi; regal and artful.

Overall data confidence 85%

Behind the Name — Filippo — Italian form

Variations

FilippoPhilipFelipe

Nicknames

PippoLippo

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If you like Filippo…

Felipe— the Spanish form

Filip— the Slavic form

Philip— the English form

Francesco— lands in the same popularity range

Fabio— a fellow Italian choice

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Filippo?

Filippo is pronounced fee-LEEP-poh (/fiˈlip.poʊ/). Press play above to hear Filippo said aloud.

How do you say Filippo?

Filippo is said fee-LEEP-poh (/fiˈlip.poʊ/). Press play above to hear Filippo said aloud.

What does the name Filippo mean?

Filippo is the Italian Philip — Greek 'lover of horses'.

Is Filippo a boy or girl name?

Filippo is a boy's name.

How popular is Filippo?

Filippo is a rare name in the U.S.