The baby name Beppe is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈbɛp.pe/ (BEP-peh).
Beppe is Italian in Origin.
The baby name Beppe is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈbɛp.pe/ (BEP-peh).
Beppe is Italian in Origin.
Beppe is an Italian hypocoristic (pet form) of Giuseppe, the Italian form of Joseph. It derives its meaning from the Hebrew name Yosef, from yāsaf, “to add,” commonly glossed as “(God) will add/increase.” Widespread veneration of Saint Joseph made Giuseppe a perennial favorite across Catholic Europe from the late Middle Ages onward, and Beppe developed as an affectionate everyday short form. While chiefly a nickname, it has been used as an independent given name in Italy since the 20th century.
Close Italian variants include Peppe, Beppo, Peppino, Pino, and regional Bepi (Veneto); related forms in other languages are Joseph, Josef, Yosef, and José, with short forms Joe, Joey, and Pepe. Feminine counterparts are Giuseppina or Giuseppa, with nicknames Beppa/Beppina. The name carries a warm, familiar tone and is especially associated with northern and central Italy; notable bearers include journalist Beppe Severgnini and comedian-politician Beppe Grillo.
| Beppe Grillo Beppe Grillo is an Italian comedian and political activist best known for co-founding the Five Star Movement. Born Giuseppe Piero Grillo in 1948, he also worked as an actor and blogger before becoming involved in politics in 2009 alongside Gianroberto Casaleggio. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MT | 0 | #41 | 3 | 1,767 | |
| MT | Boys | 0 | #158 | 19 | 4,064 |
| Sweden | Boys | 2022 | #173 | 10 | 1,509 |
| IT | Boys | 0 | #178 | 10,334 | 10,046 |
| CZ | 0 | #186 | 1 | 3,154 | |
| SI | Boys | 0 | #211 | 1 | 3,402 |
| LU | Boys | 0 | #219 | 2 | 4,970 |
| IR | 0 | #231 | 1 | 4,221 | |
| GR | Boys | 0 | #273 | 1 | 6,912 |
| AL | Boys | 0 | #303 | 1 | 5,122 |
| CZ | Boys | 0 | #305 | 1 | 6,530 |
| IT | 0 | #324 | 642 | 4,183 | |
| PL | Boys | 0 | #339 | 2 | 6,459 |
| HK | 0 | #357 | 1 | 8,483 | |
| GH | Boys | 0 | #361 | 1 | 8,138 |
| PT | Boys | 0 | #380 | 2 | 7,951 |
| AR | Boys | 0 | #483 | 1 | 7,628 |
| GT | Boys | 0 | #499 | 1 | 7,625 |
| PA | Boys | 0 | #504 | 2 | 9,305 |
| IR | Boys | 0 | #564 | 2 | 10,162 |
| Finland | Boys | 2026 | #678 | 5 | 3,552 |
| IQ | Boys | 0 | #697 | 1 | 13,071 |
| BR | Boys | 0 | #785 | 1 | 12,213 |
| Spain | Boys | 0 | #919 | 12 | 5,610 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #925 | 2 | 14,506 |
| MA | 0 | #1,199 | 1 | 20,986 | |
| TR | 0 | #1,254 | 1 | 19,440 | |
| IT | Girls | 0 | #1,377 | 70 | 9,415 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,691 | 1 | 28,008 |
Beppe is popular in 24 countries — most recent births per country:
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