Rip

Rip: name meaning, origin and popularity

Boy nameDutch origin

Meaning and origin of Rip

  • A male given name from Dutch.
  • A diminutive of the male given name Ripley.

How popular is Rip?

59U.S. babies in 2025
#1575peak rank (2021)
688babies since 1880

Since 1880, 688 boys in the U.S. have been named Rip. Its highest rank for boys was #1575 in 2021. In 2025, 59 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

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U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Rip FAQ

What does the name Rip mean?

A male given name from Dutch. A diminutive of the male given name Ripley.

What is the origin of the name Rip?

Rip is listed as a name of Dutch origin.

How popular is the name Rip?

Since 1880, 688 boys in the U.S. have been named Rip. Its highest rank for boys was #1575 in 2021. In 2025, 59 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Rip a boy or girl name?

Rip is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 688 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.