Felipe
/fe.?li.pe/ · 3 syllables
♂ Male ◎ Greek / Spanish ◈ 3 syllables
"Lover of horses, horse friend"

From Greek / Spanish

Felipe means lover of horses — the Spanish/Portuguese form of Philip, from the Greek philippos. Five Spanish kings bore the name Felipe. Felipe IS how 500 million speakers say Philip of Macedon. Three syllables of five-Spanish-kings, Philip-of-Macedon, and 500-million Spanish horse-lover.

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Felipe at a glance
MeaningLover of horses, horse friend
OriginGreek / Spanish
GenderMale
Syllables3
NumerologyLife Path 8
US Rank (today)#835
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Why parents love Felipe
  • FIVE Spanish kings bore the name Felipe.
  • Felipe IS how 500 million say Philip of Macedon.
  • Three syllables with a warm, Spanish sound: feh-LEE-peh.
  • The meaning horse-lover carries cavalry heritage.
  • The most royally Spanish name.
The vibe of Felipe
lover of horsesSpanishPortuguesePhilipGreekphilipposfive kingsMacedon500 million
Origin & history of Felipe
Greek philippos (horse-lover) Spanish Felipe
1
Greek / Spanish roots
Felipe is the Spanish Philip. Five Spanish kings bore this name. 500 million speakers know this form.
2
First recorded
Earliest known use: Spanish; five Spanish kings.
3
Today
Felipe remains a beloved choice, ranking #835 in the US. 31,710 babies have been named Felipe since 1880.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, SSA data
How popular is Felipe?
2001 peak year
Felipe has settled into a steady rhythm — neither rising sharply nor fading, holding a consistent place in U.S. birth records. It currently ranks around #835, with about 280 babies named Felipe each year. In 2001, 602 babies received the name (ranked #417). Total registrations across all years since 1880: roughly 31,710.
Year-by-year registrations 1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
602 Babies named in peak year
(ranked #417)
280 Avg. per year
(last decade)
2,800 Total registrations
last 10 years
31,710 All-time total
(since 1880)
Popularity in the US today (rank #835) Popular
→ Holding steady in recent years
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Numerology of Felipe
8
Life path number
The Achiever
Ambition, authority and material mastery.

Felipe's Life Path 8 is the achiever's number — five-kings achievement. People named Felipe tend to be warm, royal, and gifted at being the Spanish name that five kings chose.

Five kings chose this
Spanish-royalty
500-million
Horse-lover
Macedon-heritage
F6
E5
L3
I9
P7
E5
Sum: 35 → Life path 8
Personality of Felipe
💼
Built for success
They don't dream of achievement — they plan for it.
👑
Commanding presence
They walk in and people notice.
🔑
Strategic mind
Always three moves ahead.
💎
Unbreakable
Setbacks sharpen them. Resilience is in their DNA.
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