Chipper vs Kovu

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Chipper

Boy #6,127 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"cheerful, lively, in high spirits"

Origin: Northern English dialect

American English

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Boy #6,060 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"scar"

Origin: Swahili

African American Contemporary

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Chipper Rank #6,127

Kovu Rank #6,060

Kovu is more popular, ranked #6060 vs #6127 for Chipper.

Is Chipper or Kovu more popular?

Kovu is more popular, ranked #6060 compared to Chipper at #6127 in the United States.

What do Chipper and Kovu mean?

Chipper means "cheerful, lively, in high spirits" (Northern English dialect origin). Kovu means "scar" (Swahili origin).

Are Chipper and Kovu boy or girl names?

Chipper is primarily a boy name. Kovu is primarily a boy name.