Felipe vs Guillermo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Guillermo

Boy #833 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"resolute protector"

Origin: Old High German wil (will) + helm (protection)

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Filipino Portuguese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#833
Total SSA Count
297
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Memo, Guille, Willy

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Felipe Rank #927
Guillermo Rank #833

Guillermo is more popular, ranked #833 vs #927 for Felipe.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Felipe ___

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

Guillermo ___

  • Guillermo Alejandro
  • Guillermo Antonio
  • Guillermo Eduardo
  • Guillermo Rafael
  • Guillermo Miguel
  • Guillermo Carlos

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Felipe

Valentina Isabella Santiago Sofía Sebastián

If you choose Guillermo

Fernando Ricardo Alejandra Lucia Isabella

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Felipe or Guillermo more popular?

Guillermo is more popular, ranked #833 compared to Felipe at #927 in the United States.

What do Felipe and Guillermo mean?

Felipe means "lover of horses" (Ancient Greek origin). Guillermo means "resolute protector" (Old High German wil (will) + helm (protection) origin).

Are Felipe and Guillermo boy or girl names?

Felipe is primarily a boy name. Guillermo is primarily a boy name.

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