Rip - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Rip \rip\. Invented name made famous by actor Rip Torn, who was originally called Elmore. Rip van Winkle is the famous fictitious man who slept for twenty years in Washington Irving's tale.

For more information, see also the related name Robert.

Baby names that sound like Rip are Rob and Rab. Other similar baby names are Ric, Pip, Rik, Kip and Rio.

Rip is a very rare male first name and a very rare surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Rip. Click here to compare Rip with related baby names.