Irma vs Pippa

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Irma

Girl #2,608 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"whole, universal"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

German Spanish Italian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,608
Total SSA Count
67
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Irm

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Pippa

Girl #2,469 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Italian British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,469
Total SSA Count
73
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Pip

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Popularity Comparison

Irma Rank #2,608
Pippa Rank #2,469

Pippa is more popular, ranked #2469 vs #2608 for Irma.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Irma ___

  • Irma Louise
  • Irma Mae
  • Irma Jean
  • Irma Rose
  • Irma Grace
  • Irma Ann

Pippa ___

  • Pippa Rose
  • Pippa Jane
  • Pippa Grace
  • Pippa Kate
  • Pippa Eleanor
  • Pippa Louise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Irma

Gertrude Bertha Otto Karl Hildegard

If you choose Pippa

James Henry George Charlotte Imogen

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Irma or Pippa more popular?

Pippa is more popular, ranked #2469 compared to Irma at #2608 in the United States.

What do Irma and Pippa mean?

Irma means "whole, universal" (Germanic origin). Pippa means "lover of horses" (Greek origin).

Are Irma and Pippa boy or girl names?

Irma is primarily a girl name. Pippa is primarily a girl name.

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