Chip vs Nevin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nevin

Boy #3,361 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"little saint, holy one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,361
Total SSA Count
35
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Nev

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Chip Rank #3,313
Nevin Rank #3,361

Chip is more popular, ranked #3313 vs #3361 for Nevin.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Chip ___

  • Chip Robert
  • Chip William
  • Chip James
  • Chip Thomas
  • Chip Allen
  • Chip Michael

Nevin ___

  • Nevin Patrick
  • Nevin James
  • Nevin Michael
  • Nevin Thomas
  • Nevin Sean
  • Nevin Liam

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Chip

Skip Bud Suzy Penny Dick

If you choose Nevin

Declan Brennan Siobhan Aoife Cormac

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chip or Nevin more popular?

Chip is more popular, ranked #3313 compared to Nevin at #3361 in the United States.

What do Chip and Nevin mean?

Chip means "son of Richard, man" (Old English origin). Nevin means "little saint, holy one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Chip and Nevin boy or girl names?

Chip is primarily a boy name. Nevin is primarily a boy name.

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