Ripp

♂ Boy

Pronounced RIP /rɪp/High

Meaning: from Ripley: 'rippel' (grove, thicket) + 'leah' (clearing, meadow), i.e. a clearing in the woodsLow

In 30 seconds: Ripp is a stylized double-p form of Rip, a short form of Ripley (Old English: clearing or grove in the woods). A bold one-syllable name with an edgy character.

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Origin LowEnglish

Meaningfrom Ripley: 'rippel' (grove, thicket) + 'leah' (clearing, meadow), i.e. a clearing in the woods

U.S. rank (2025)#2595 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births51 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2022

Total births (all-time)≈ 598

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Ripp is a stylized double-p spelling of Rip, the short form of Ripley — an Old English place name meaning a clearing or grove in the woods — and historically a short form of Robert.

Ripp has appeared in US birth records as a rare, distinctive one-syllable masculine name.

Did you know? The short sharp sound of Ripp fits within the broader trend of one-syllable masculine names that are bold and punchy — like Knox, Rex, and Jax.

Overall data confidence 40%

Behind the Name: Ripp — name etymology referenceUS Social Security Name Database — U.S. popularity data

Variations

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Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does Ripp mean?

Ripp is a stylized form of Rip, a short form of Ripley, an Old English place name meaning a clearing or grove in the woods.

How do you pronounce Ripp?

Ripp is pronounced RIP (/rɪp/), with 1 syllable.

Is Ripp a boy's name?

Yes, Ripp is used as a boy's name.

How popular is the name Ripp?

Ripp is a rare, distinctive one-syllable name; it is a short form of Ripley.