Philipe

Q: What is the origin of Philipe?

Philipe is of French origin. The name carries significant cultural meaning and has been used across generations within its origin tradition.

Q: How popular is the name Philipe?

According to the latest SSA data, Philipe is currently ranked #999999 in the United States. The popularity of this name has evolved over the past century based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Q: Is Philipe a boy name?

Philipe is traditionally a boy name. Modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal choice and cultural context.

male

Updated 6 months ago

Meaning

"Lover of Horses"

Philipe is a variant spelling of Philippe, ultimately from Greek roots meaning lover of horses.

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Popularity History of Philipe

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

UnrankedNot ranked

SSA did not record this spelling in the national rankings for the available chart years. Names used fewer than 5 times in a year are omitted from the dataset.

Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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Unranked

Philipe did not appear in the national SSA rankings for 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year

no national rank in 2024

Data Source

Popularity rankings are based on official data from the Social Security Administration (SSA), which tracks baby name applications in the United States.

Last updated: 2024 • Data source updated annually

Philipe Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Philipe.

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Phiie

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Phil

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phiy

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phie

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pho

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lipe

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ipey

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iliy

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Baby Name Lists That Include Philipe

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Philipe mean?

Philipe means "Lover of Horses". Philipe is a variant spelling of Philippe, ultimately from Greek roots meaning lover of horses.

What is the origin of Philipe?

Philipe is of French origin. The name has been used historically across cultures and carries significant cultural meaning within its origin tradition.

How popular is the name Philipe?

According to the latest SSA data, Philipe is currently not ranked in the United States. The name has shown interesting trends over the past century, with popularity varying based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Is Philipe a boy name?

Philipe is traditionally a boy name. However, modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal preference.

What are good nicknames for Philipe?

Popular nicknames for Philipe include Phiie, Phil, phiy, phil, and more. These offer shorter, more casual alternatives for everyday use.

What names are similar to Philipe?

There are many names similar to Philipe in meaning, origin, or sound. Explore the Similar Names section to discover alternatives that may resonate with you.

Quick Facts

OriginFrench, Greek

Syllables2

Length7 letters

Trend→ Stable

Starts withP

Sibling Ideas

Brothers

Antoine Armand Antwan Adrien Antwon

Sisters

Annette Antoinette Adrienne Aimee Angelique

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