Felipe vs Santos

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Santos

Boy #832 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"saints, the holy ones"

Origin: Latin sanctus (holy)

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Latin American Filipino Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#832
Total SSA Count
297
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Santi, San

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Popularity Comparison

Felipe Rank #927
Santos Rank #832

Santos is more popular, ranked #832 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

Santos ___

  • Santos Angel
  • Santos Miguel
  • Santos Jose
  • Santos Luis
  • Santos Antonio
  • Santos Emilio

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Felipe

Valentina Isabella Santiago Sofía Sebastián

If you choose Santos

Jesus Angel Carmen Cruz Pilar

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Felipe or Santos more popular?

Santos is more popular, ranked #832 compared to Felipe at #927 in the United States.

What do Felipe and Santos mean?

Felipe means "lover of horses" (Ancient Greek origin). Santos means "saints, the holy ones" (Latin sanctus (holy) origin).

Are Felipe and Santos boy or girl names?

Felipe is primarily a boy name. Santos is primarily a boy name.

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