Chip vs Rip

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Chip

Boy #3,313 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of Richard, man"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Boy #2,118 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ripe, free"

Origin: Dutch

American Dutch

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Chip Rank #3,313

Rip Rank #2,118

Rip is more popular, ranked #2118 vs #3313 for Chip.

Is Chip or Rip more popular?

Rip is more popular, ranked #2118 compared to Chip at #3313 in the United States.

What do Chip and Rip mean?

Chip means "son of Richard, man" (Old English origin). Rip means "ripe, free" (Dutch origin).

Are Chip and Rip boy or girl names?

Chip is primarily a boy name. Rip is primarily a boy name.