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Filippo

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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 (2025)#6924 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births12 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 709

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

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

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Filippo mean?

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

How do you pronounce Filippo?

It's said fee-LEEP-poh /fiˈlip.poʊ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

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.