Hipolito

French from Greek

"releaser of horses"

Hipolito Origin and Meaning

The name Hipolito is a boy's name of Portuguese origin.

Hipolito is a masculine name derived from the Greek name Hippolytos, combining 'hippos' (horse) and 'lytos' (loosened or freed), creating the meaning 'freer of horses' or 'one who lets horses loose.' The name has historical roots in Greek mythology—Hippolytus was the son of Theseus who met a tragic fate. Hipolito is most commonly used in Spanish and Portuguese-speaking countries, where it has maintained modest popularity throughout the centuries. The name carries a classical, somewhat formal air while retaining melodic qualities typical of Romance languages. Though less common in contemporary usage, Hipolito offers historical depth and cultural richness, appealing to parents seeking a distinctive name with classical roots and a connection to Mediterranean or Latin American heritage.

Famous People Named Hipolito

• (Rafael) Hipólito Mejía 51st President of the Dominican Republic
• (Juan) Hipólito del Sagrado Corazón de Jesús Yrigoyen President of Argentina
• Hipólito José da Costa Brazilian journalist and diplomat
• (José) Hipólito Unanue Peruvian politician, physician, scientist
• (Juan) Hipólito Vieytes Argentine businessman and soldier
• Hipólito Boaventura Caron Brazilian painter
• Hipólito Antonio Pichardo Dominican baseball pitcher