Rip vs Dave

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rip

Boy #2,118 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ripe, free"

Origin: Dutch

American Dutch

✓ All Clear

Boy #2,019 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"uncle"

Origin: Hebrew

English American European

✓ All Clear

Rip Rank #2,118

Dave Rank #2,019

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

Is Rip or Dave more popular?

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

What do Rip and Dave mean?

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

Are Rip and Dave boy or girl names?

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