Dave vs Rip

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dave

Boy #2,019 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"uncle"

Origin: Hebrew

English American European

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Boy #2,118 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ripe, free"

Origin: Dutch

American Dutch

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Dave Rank #2,019

Rip Rank #2,118

Dave is more popular, ranked #2019 vs #2118 for Rip.

Is Dave or Rip more popular?

Dave is more popular, ranked #2019 compared to Rip at #2118 in the United States.

What do Dave and Rip mean?

Dave means "uncle" (Hebrew origin). Rip means "ripe, free" (Dutch origin).

Are Dave and Rip boy or girl names?

Dave is primarily a boy name. Rip is primarily a boy name.