Rip vs Jan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rip

Boy #2,118 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ripe, free"

Origin: Dutch

American Dutch

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Boy #2,213 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (via Latin Johannes)

Dutch Polish Czech Scandinavian German

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Rip Rank #2,118

Jan Rank #2,213

Rip is more popular, ranked #2118 vs #2213 for Jan.

Is Rip or Jan more popular?

Rip is more popular, ranked #2118 compared to Jan at #2213 in the United States.

What do Rip and Jan mean?

Rip means "ripe, free" (Dutch origin). Jan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (via Latin Johannes) origin).

Are Rip and Jan boy or girl names?

Rip is primarily a boy name. Jan is primarily a boy name.