Rip

Dutch

"strength, might"

Rip Origin and Meaning

The name Rip is a boy's name of Dutch origin meaning "strength, might".

The name of Rip Van Winkle – and Rip (born Elmore) Torn – will probably never be ready for further consumption, if only because of the implications of R. I. P. The only thing that could save it is Rip Wheeler, the handsome ranch foreman on the soapy Western Yellowstone.

Rip is a short form of names containing the Germanic element rik "strong, mighty".

Rip Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

# 975 on Nameberry

Rip Popularity

• 975 Nameberry 2024
• 697 Unique 2022

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Famous People Named Rip

• Rip Van Dam American politician; acting governor of the Province of New York
• Charles Elmer "Rip" Taylor Jr. American actor
• Elmore Rual "Rip" Torn Jr. American actor
• Rip Esselstyn American author and triathlete
• Rip Reukema American politician from Wisconsin

Rip in Pop Culture

• "Rip Van Winkle " short story by Washington Irving and its main character
• Dr. Rip Studwell doctor on "The Fairly Oddparents"
• Rip Hunter character on TV's "Legends of Tomorrow"
• Rip Rider character in the card game "Mermaid Beach"