Flip vs Libby

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Flip

Boy #39,513 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"horse lover"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

American Dutch English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#39,513
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Libby

Girl #1,122 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pledged to God, God is my oath"

Origin: Hebrew (via Elizabeth)

Cultural Roots

English American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,122
Total SSA Count
215
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Lib

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Flip Rank #39,513
Libby Rank #1,122

Libby is more popular, ranked #1122 vs #39513 for Flip.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Flip ___

  • Flip James
  • Flip John
  • Flip Michael
  • Flip Thomas
  • Flip Lee
  • Flip Ray

Libby ___

  • Libby Jane
  • Libby Rose
  • Libby Mae
  • Libby Ann
  • Libby Grace
  • Libby Kate

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Flip

Skip Ace Dash Kit Finn

If you choose Libby

Nellie Archie Millie Freddie Rosie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Flip or Libby more popular?

Libby is more popular, ranked #1122 compared to Flip at #39513 in the United States.

What do Flip and Libby mean?

Flip means "horse lover" (Greek origin). Libby means "pledged to God, God is my oath" (Hebrew (via Elizabeth) origin).

Are Flip and Libby boy or girl names?

Flip is primarily a boy name. Libby is primarily a girl name.

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