Rip vs Laurence

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rip

Boy #2,118 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ripe, free"

Origin: Dutch

American Dutch

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Boy #2,194 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Laurentum; laurel-crowned"

Origin: Latin

French English Irish American Belgian

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Rip Rank #2,118

Laurence Rank #2,194

Rip is more popular, ranked #2118 vs #2194 for Laurence.

Is Rip or Laurence more popular?

Rip is more popular, ranked #2118 compared to Laurence at #2194 in the United States.

What do Rip and Laurence mean?

Rip means "ripe, free" (Dutch origin). Laurence means "from Laurentum; laurel-crowned" (Latin origin).

Are Rip and Laurence boy or girl names?

Rip is primarily a boy name. Laurence is primarily a boy name.