Spade vs Chipper

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Spade

Boy #5,953 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"flat-bladed digging tool"

Origin: Old English 'spadu'

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #5,953
Total SSA Count: 15
Syllables: 1
Formality: Casual

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Xayne Rhettlee Sturgill Kyre

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Chipper

Boy #6,127 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"cheerful, lively, in high spirits"

Origin: Northern English dialect

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #6,127
Total SSA Count: 15
Syllables: 2
Formality: Casual

Playground Safety Score

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Diangelo Adyn Jaymar Reo

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Popularity Comparison

Spade Rank #5,953

Chipper Rank #6,127

Spade is more popular, ranked #5953 vs #6127 for Chipper.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Spade or Chipper more popular?

Spade is more popular, ranked #5953 compared to Chipper at #6127 in the United States.

What do Spade and Chipper mean?

Spade means "flat-bladed digging tool" (Old English 'spadu' origin). Chipper means "cheerful, lively, in high spirits" (Northern English dialect origin).

Are Spade and Chipper boy or girl names?

Spade is primarily a boy name. Chipper is primarily a boy name.

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