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Hipolito

♂ Boy

Pronounced ee-POH-lee-toh /iˈpo.li.to/Medium

Meaning: A Spanish and Portuguese form of Hippolytus, from Greek hippos ('horse') and lyein ('to loose, unleash') — 'unleasher of horses; one who frees the horses'. Borne by several saints.Medium

In 30 seconds: A spirited classic: Hipolito means 'unleasher of horses' (said 'ee-POH-lee-toh') — a Spanish form of the Greek Hippolytus.
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Origin MediumSpanish, Greek
MeaningA Spanish and Portuguese form of Hippolytus, from Greek hippos ('horse') and lyein ('to loose, unleash') — 'unleasher of horses; one who frees the horses'. Borne by several saints.
U.S. rank (2024)#11403 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1974
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,917

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197419042024

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

Hipolito is a Spanish/Portuguese form of Hippolytus, from Greek hippos ('horse') and lyein ('to loose'). The name has saintly bearers and a spirited, horse-bound sense (said 'ee-POH-lee-toh').

As a given name it is rare in the U.S., carried mainly within Hispanic families. Rare, classic, and heritage-rooted.

Did you know? Hipolito descends from the Greek Hippolytus — 'unleasher of horses' — and is the warm Spanish and Portuguese form of the name, borne by several saints (said 'ee-POH-lee-toh').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Hipolito — Spanish form of Hippolytus, Greek 'unleasher of horses'

Variations

HippolytoIppolitoHipolit

Nicknames

PoliLito

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Hipolito mean?

Hipolito is a Spanish and Portuguese form of Hippolytus, meaning 'unleasher of horses' from Greek roots.

How do you pronounce Hipolito?

It's said ee-POH-lee-toh /iˈpo.li.to/ — four syllables, stress on the second.

Is Hipolito a boy or girl name?

Hipolito is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Hipolito?

Hipolito is rare in the U.S., carried mainly within Hispanic families.

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