Filipe is of Portuguese origin, meaning 'lover of peace'. It is a variant of Philip and shares its popularity as well. The name gained prominence through figures like Felipe II of Spain, who ruled during the 16th century. It has been used widely in Portugal and other Portuguese-speaking countries, and has also made appearances in other parts of Europe.
The name Filipe experienced significant fluctuations in popularity over the years. Its highest points were in 1982 with 16 births and 2007 with 15 births. However, it fell to a low of just 5 births in both 2004 and 2015. Overall, there have been 423 births since 1975, indicating that Filipe has maintained some level of popularity despite its ups and downs.