Skipper

Pronunciation: [ sk-IHP-er ]

Boy Name #30,738 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Skipper is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced sk-IHP-er.

Parents who love the name Skipper often also consider Skip, Skippy, Skeet .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #30,738
Total SSA Count: 5

Nicknames

Ski Sky Skiie Skipie

Also a Girl Name

Skipper is also used as a girl name, ranked #24851.

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Similar Names

Skip Skippy Skeet Skeeter Skye Sky Skyler Skye

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Frequently Asked Questions About Skipper

Is Skipper a boy or girl name?

Skipper is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #30738. As a girl name, it is ranked #24851. Skipper is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Skipper?

Skipper is pronounced sk-IHP-er.

How popular is the name Skipper?

Skipper is currently ranked #30738 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Skipper?

Common nicknames for Skipper include Ski, Sky, Skiie, and Skipie.

Is Skipper a common or rare name?

Skipper is an uncommon name, ranked #30738 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Skipper

Skipper is a boy name .

Is Skipper a boy or girl name? Skipper is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #30,738 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #24,851. Skipper is more commonly used as a girl name.

Skipper is currently ranked #30,738 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Skipper include Ski, Sky, Skiie, and Skipie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.