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Pippin

♂ Boy

Pronounced PIP-in /ˈpɪp.ɪn/High

Meaning: From the Frankish/Germanic name Pippin/Pepin — of uncertain meaning, possibly 'awe-inspiring' or from a childish root; borne by Frankish kings (Pepin the Short); also a hobbit in fiction; routes uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: A Frankish king's name; awe-inspiring: Pippin. Crisp, vintage, and warm. We note the pop-culture link.
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Origin LowFrankish, Germanic
MeaningFrom the Frankish/Germanic name Pippin/Pepin — of uncertain meaning, possibly 'awe-inspiring' or from a childish root; borne by Frankish kings (Pepin the Short); also a hobbit in fiction; routes uncertain
U.S. rank (2025)#13409 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 54

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202220162025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Pippin comes from the Frankish/Germanic name Pippin/Pepin — of uncertain meaning, possibly 'awe-inspiring' or from a childish root; borne by Frankish kings (Pepin the Short); also a hobbit in fiction (routes uncertain, which we note the pop-culture link). A crisp, vintage name (said 'PIP-in').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely, boosted by fiction. Rare, a-Frankish-king's-name, and crisp.

Did you know? Pippin/Pepin was borne by Frankish kings (Pepin the Short) and a hobbit in fiction — a crisp, storied name of uncertain meaning, possibly 'awe-inspiring' (the routes are uncertain, which we note; said 'PIP-in').
Overall data confidence 28%
References — Pippin — Frankish; routes uncertain; pop-culture

Variations

PepinPippenPeppin

Nicknames

Pip

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Pippin mean?

Pippin/Pepin is a Frankish name of uncertain meaning, possibly 'awe-inspiring'; borne by Frankish kings and a hobbit in fiction. We flag the routes.

How do you pronounce Pippin?

It's said PIP-in /ˈpɪp.ɪn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Pippin a boy or girl name?

Pippin is a boy's name.

How popular is Pippin?

Pippin is a very rare name in the U.S.

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