Jan vs Rip

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jan

Boy #2,213 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (via Latin Johannes)

Cultural Roots

Dutch Polish Czech Scandinavian German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,213
Total SSA Count
65
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Janny

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Rip

Boy #2,118 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"ripe, free"

Origin: Dutch

Cultural Roots

American Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,118
Total SSA Count
70
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Jan Rank #2,213
Rip Rank #2,118

Rip is more popular, ranked #2118 vs #2213 for Jan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jan ___

  • Jan Pieter
  • Jan Henrik
  • Jan Willem
  • Jan Erik
  • Jan Michael
  • Jan Thomas

Rip ___

  • Rip James
  • Rip Henry
  • Rip William
  • Rip Thomas
  • Rip Edward
  • Rip Scott

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Jan

Piet Lena Hans Marta Erik

If you choose Rip

Buck Colt Ace Scout Clint

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jan or Rip more popular?

Rip is more popular, ranked #2118 compared to Jan at #2213 in the United States.

What do Jan and Rip mean?

Jan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (via Latin Johannes) origin). Rip means "ripe, free" (Dutch origin).

Are Jan and Rip boy or girl names?

Jan is primarily a boy name. Rip is primarily a boy name.

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