Baby names that go with Hipolito

Origin and meaning

unleasher of horses (from Greek Hippolytos, via Spanish)

The surname Hipolito derives from the personal name of Saint Hippolytus (Hipólito in Spanish), originating from the Greek elements 'hippos' (horse) and 'lyein' (to release). In the Philippines, it was adopted as a hereditary surname during the Spanish colonial period through baptismal naming practices and colonial administrative reforms.

Hipolito is derived from the Spanish given name Hipólito, which comes from the classical Greek name Hippolytos. It became established as a family name in the Philippines during the Spanish colonial era, partly distributed through the 1849 Clavería decree.