Ernesto vs Felipe

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ernesto

Boy #897 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"earnest, serious, vigorous"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian Portuguese Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#897
Total SSA Count
262
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Nesto, Neto, Ernie

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Felipe

Boy #927 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"lover of horses"

Origin: Ancient Greek

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#927
Total SSA Count
250
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Feli, Pipe, Phil

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Ernesto Rank #897
Felipe Rank #927

Ernesto is more popular, ranked #897 vs #927 for Felipe.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ernesto ___

  • Ernesto Luis
  • Ernesto Miguel
  • Ernesto Antonio
  • Ernesto Carlos
  • Ernesto Javier
  • Ernesto Rafael

Felipe ___

  • Felipe Alejandro
  • Felipe Antonio
  • Felipe José
  • Felipe Luis
  • Felipe Andrés
  • Felipe Manuel

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ernesto

Roberto Carlos Valentina Isabella Miguel

If you choose Felipe

Valentina Isabella Santiago Sofía Sebastián

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ernesto or Felipe more popular?

Ernesto is more popular, ranked #897 compared to Felipe at #927 in the United States.

What do Ernesto and Felipe mean?

Ernesto means "earnest, serious, vigorous" (Old High German origin). Felipe means "lover of horses" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Ernesto and Felipe boy or girl names?

Ernesto is primarily a boy name. Felipe is primarily a boy name.

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