Lake vs Kip

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lake

Boy #1,633 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"a large inland body of water"

Origin: Old French via Latin

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Boy #1,457 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"pointed hill"

Origin: Middle English

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Lake Rank #1,633

Kip Rank #1,457

Kip is more popular, ranked #1457 vs #1633 for Lake.

Is Lake or Kip more popular?

Kip is more popular, ranked #1457 compared to Lake at #1633 in the United States.

What do Lake and Kip mean?

Lake means "a large inland body of water" (Old French via Latin origin). Kip means "pointed hill" (Middle English origin).

Are Lake and Kip boy or girl names?

Lake is primarily a boy name. Kip is primarily a boy name.