Rip vs Ames

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rip

Boy #2,118 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ripe, free"

Origin: Dutch

American Dutch

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Boy #2,018 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"friend"

Origin: Old French

American English

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Rip Rank #2,118

Ames Rank #2,018

Ames is more popular, ranked #2018 vs #2118 for Rip.

Is Rip or Ames more popular?

Ames is more popular, ranked #2018 compared to Rip at #2118 in the United States.

What do Rip and Ames mean?

Rip means "ripe, free" (Dutch origin). Ames means "friend" (Old French origin).

Are Rip and Ames boy or girl names?

Rip is primarily a boy name. Ames is primarily a boy name.