Rip vs Kip

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rip

Boy #2,118 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ripe, free"

Origin: Dutch

American Dutch

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Boy #1,457 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"pointed hill"

Origin: Middle English

English American Dutch

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Rip Rank #2,118

Kip Rank #1,457

Kip is more popular, ranked #1457 vs #2118 for Rip.

Is Rip or Kip more popular?

Kip is more popular, ranked #1457 compared to Rip at #2118 in the United States.

What do Rip and Kip mean?

Rip means "ripe, free" (Dutch origin). Kip means "pointed hill" (Middle English origin).

Are Rip and Kip boy or girl names?

Rip is primarily a boy name. Kip is primarily a boy name.