Rip vs Chipper

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rip

Boy #2,118 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ripe, free"

Origin: Dutch

American Dutch

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Boy #6,127 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"cheerful, lively, in high spirits"

Origin: Northern English dialect

American English

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Rip Rank #2,118

Chipper Rank #6,127

Rip is more popular, ranked #2118 vs #6127 for Chipper.

Is Rip or Chipper more popular?

Rip is more popular, ranked #2118 compared to Chipper at #6127 in the United States.

What do Rip and Chipper mean?

Rip means "ripe, free" (Dutch origin). Chipper means "cheerful, lively, in high spirits" (Northern English dialect origin).

Are Rip and Chipper boy or girl names?

Rip is primarily a boy name. Chipper is primarily a boy name.