Felipe

Felipe is a boy's name of Portuguese origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 250 boys in the United States.

Felipe at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Portuguese
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Pronunciation
/fəˈliːpeɪ/

About the name Felipe

Felipe belongs to the Portuguese tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Felipe first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #373 in 1981, and in 2024 250 babies received the name — 31,577 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Felipe in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#373 in 1981
Peak year
2001
Babies named Felipe in 2024
250
Total since 1880
31,577

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Felipe mean?

The meaning of Felipe is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Portuguese origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Felipe a boy or girl name?

Felipe is a boy name. In 2024, 250 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Felipe?

Felipe comes from the Portuguese tradition.

How popular is the name Felipe?

Felipe first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #373 in 1981, and 250 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Felipe?

Felipe is pronounced /fəˈliːpeɪ/ (IPA).

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