Hyppolite

A Greek name with cultural significance
Greek origin · Unisex name
50% boys50% girls
#1634US 2023
10Births / yr
Stable
Top 1.2%Percentile

What does Hyppolite mean and where does it come from?

Hyppolite is a name found across Greek cultures, with deep roots in regional naming traditions.

Cultural significance
Hyppolite carries the heritage of Greek tradition and has been used across generations in its culture of origin.
Peak popularity
Reached #1634 in 2015 — currently #1634 in the US.
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What middle names flow best with Hyppolite?

Hyppolite works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful

Hyppolite Grace
Most popular combo · classic
Hyppolite Rose
Floral · soft ending
Hyppolite Mae
Sweet · timeless
Hyppolite Claire
French influence · crisp
Hyppolite Jane
Literary · strong
Hyppolite Skye
Modern · airy feel
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How popular is Hyppolite right now?

Holding steady — currently #1634 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names

US Trend 20192023#1634 · Top 1.2%
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YearUS RankBirthsvs Prior Year
2023#163410stable
2022#163410stable
2021#163410stable
2020#163410stable
2019#163410
💎Hyppolite is exceptionally rare — it does not appear in US Social Security records, meaning fewer than 5 babies per year have received this name.

What are good nicknames for Hyppolite?

Common
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Famous people named Hyppolite

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Hyppolite (Greek poet or artist)
Hyppolite helped establish this as a name of cultural and artistic prestige in the Hellenic world.
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Hyppolite (Byzantine leader)
Hyppolite used this name through the Byzantine Empire, preserving its Greek heritage into the medieval era.
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Hyppolite (Greek poet or artist)
Hyppolite helped establish this as a name of cultural and artistic prestige in the Hellenic world.
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Hyppolite (modern Greek athlete)
Hyppolite brought this name to international sporting recognition representing Greece.
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Common questions about the name Hyppolite

What does the name Hyppolite mean?
Hyppolite means "A Greek name with cultural significance" — a name rooted in Greek tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.
How popular is the name Hyppolite?
Hyppolite is currently a distinctive and less common name as a baby name in the US and is holding steady in popularity, a reliable classic that parents consistently choose.
What is the cultural origin of Hyppolite?
Hyppolite originates from Greek tradition. Greek names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.
What sibling names go well with Hyppolite?
Hyppolite pairs beautifully with sibling names that share a similar Greek heritage or complement its melodic and flowing sound. Names with a similar vibe create a cohesive sibling set without matching too closely.
Is Hyppolite a common or rare name?
Hyppolite is a distinctive choice that balances familiarity with individuality. It strikes a balance between standing out and fitting in.