Lover of horses
Filipe is the Portuguese form of the Greek name Philippos. It is composed of the elements 'philos', meaning friend or lover, and 'hippos', meaning horse, reflecting a high social status in ancient times.
Less common today
Filipe isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,693 in 1992.
President of Mozambique
Professional surfer and World Champion
Professional racing driver
Brazilian professional footballer
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
