Chipper vs Spade

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Chipper

Boy #6,127 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"cheerful, lively, in high spirits"

Origin: Northern English dialect

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #6,127
Total SSA Count: 15
Syllables: 2
Formality: Casual

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Klark Reo Nivan Noland

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Spade

Boy #5,953 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"flat-bladed digging tool"

Origin: Old English 'spadu'

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #5,953
Total SSA Count: 15
Syllables: 1
Formality: Casual

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Chipper Rank #6,127

Spade Rank #5,953

Spade is more popular, ranked #5953 vs #6127 for Chipper.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chipper or Spade more popular?

Spade is more popular, ranked #5953 compared to Chipper at #6127 in the United States.

What do Chipper and Spade mean?

Chipper means "cheerful, lively, in high spirits" (Northern English dialect origin). Spade means "flat-bladed digging tool" (Old English 'spadu' origin).

Are Chipper and Spade boy or girl names?

Chipper is primarily a boy name. Spade is primarily a boy name.

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