Rip vs Chip

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rip

Boy #2,118 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ripe, free"

Origin: Dutch

American Dutch

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Boy #3,313 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of Richard, man"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Rip Rank #2,118

Chip Rank #3,313

Rip is more popular, ranked #2118 vs #3313 for Chip.

Is Rip or Chip more popular?

Rip is more popular, ranked #2118 compared to Chip at #3313 in the United States.

What do Rip and Chip mean?

Rip means "ripe, free" (Dutch origin). Chip means "son of Richard, man" (Old English origin).

Are Rip and Chip boy or girl names?

Rip is primarily a boy name. Chip is primarily a boy name.