Boy Name · Portuguese Origin
Felipe
Felipe means “Fond of horses”. It is a boy's name of Portuguese origin, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Origin and meaning recorded for Philip, the attested base form. English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Popularity: US Social Security Administration.
Felipe is a boy baby name of Portuguese origin, meaning "Fond of horses". It currently sits in the Rare tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Felipe often also consider Felipa.
Felipe meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Fond of horses
Origin: Portuguese naming roots help connect Felipe to related Portuguese baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Felipe as F·E·L·I·P·E, with 6 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Felipe is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Felipe variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Felipea, Felipee, Felipey, Felip.
- Nicknames: Fel and F.
- Middle names: Pair Felipe with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Felipe middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Felipa, Flavio, Flavia, Felita, Felton — full picks on the sibling names for Felipe guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Felipe? Browse our names like Felipe guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Felipe
What does the name Felipe mean?
Felipe means "Fond of horses" and is of Portuguese origin. The meaning is recorded in English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0), and in US records Felipe is used as a boy name.
What is the origin of Felipe?
Felipe originates in Portuguese naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Felipe?
Felipe has 6 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Felipe a boy's or girl's name?
Felipe is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Felipe in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Felipe sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Felipe?
Names that share Felipe's sound and style include Felipa, Flavio, Flavia, Felita, Felton.
What middle names pair well with Felipe?
Good middle-name fits for Felipe pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Felipe is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Felipe is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Felipe?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Felipe share its rhythm without rhyming — Felipa, Flavio, Flavia all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.