Piper

Pronunciation: [ p-EYEP-er ]

Boy Name #16,648 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Piper is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced p-EYEP-er.

Parents who love the name Piper often also consider Pinkie, Pinkey, Pink .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #16,648
Total SSA Count: 6

Nicknames

Pip Piy Pipie

Also a Girl Name

Piper is also used as a girl name, ranked #159.

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Similar Names

Pinkie Pinkey Pink Pierce Pierre Pinkney Pink Pinky

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Frequently Asked Questions About Piper

Is Piper a boy or girl name?

Piper is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #16648. As a girl name, it is ranked #159. Piper is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Piper?

Piper is pronounced p-EYEP-er.

How popular is the name Piper?

Piper is currently ranked #16648 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Piper?

Common nicknames for Piper include Pip, Piy, and Pipie.

Is Piper a common or rare name?

Piper is an uncommon name, ranked #16648 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Piper

Piper is a boy name .

Is Piper a boy or girl name? Piper is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #16,648 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #159. Piper is more commonly used as a girl name.

Piper is currently ranked #16,648 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Piper include Pip, Piy, and Pipie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.