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Ripper

♂ Boy

Pronounced RIP-ur /ˈrɪp.ər/High

Meaning: An English word and nickname - 'one who rips,' and in slang 'something excellent; a great success' - used as a bold given name. As a first name its route is uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A bold word-name: Ripper reads as slang for 'something excellent' (said 'RIP-ur'). Punchy - routes uncertain, which we note.

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Origin LowEnglish

MeaningAn English word and nickname - 'one who rips,' and in slang 'something excellent; a great success' - used as a bold given name. As a first name its route is uncertain, which we note.

U.S. rank (2024)#12004

2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 6

History & Origin

Ripper is an English word and nickname used as a name; in slang 'a ripper' means something great. Bold and punchy, its route as a first name is uncertain, which we note - very rare in the U.S. (said 'RIP-ur').

It appears only very rarely as a given name. Rare, word-based, and punchy.

Did you know? Ripper is an English word and nickname - 'one who rips,' and in slang 'a ripper' means something excellent - used as a bold given name, though its route as a name is uncertain, which we note (said 'RIP-ur').

Overall data confidence 30%

References - Ripper — English word/nickname used as name; route uncertain

Variations

RipRypperRipp

Nicknames

RipRipp

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ripper mean?

Ripper is an English word/nickname ('one who rips'; in slang 'something excellent') used as a name. Its route is uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Ripper?

It's said RIP-ur /ˈrɪp.ər/ - two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Ripper a boy or girl name?

Ripper is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Ripper?

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