Ames vs Kipp

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kipp

Boy #2,133 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"pointed hill, peaked summit"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,133
Total SSA Count
69
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Ames Rank #2,018
Kipp Rank #2,133

Ames is more popular, ranked #2018 vs #2133 for Kipp.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ames ___

  • Ames River
  • Ames Cole
  • Ames James
  • Ames Elliott
  • Ames Harrison
  • Ames Grey

Kipp ___

  • Kipp James
  • Kipp Alexander
  • Kipp Edward
  • Kipp Thomas
  • Kipp William
  • Kipp Henry

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Ames

Hayes Brooks Reeve Sloane Greer

If you choose Kipp

Max Jack Finn Tess Nell

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ames or Kipp more popular?

Ames is more popular, ranked #2018 compared to Kipp at #2133 in the United States.

What do Ames and Kipp mean?

Ames means "friend" (Old French origin). Kipp means "pointed hill, peaked summit" (Old English origin).

Are Ames and Kipp boy or girl names?

Ames is primarily a boy name. Kipp is primarily a boy name.

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