What origin is the name Chip?

Chip comes from english naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Chip a popular name?

Chip is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

Yes. Chip does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

What are good sister names for Chip?

Names from the same english tradition pair naturally with Chip — for example Evelyn, Harper, Ella. You can browse more on our english names page.

Chip

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Chip

Chip

Boy

english

1 syllable

Chip is an english boy's name meaning "Originally a nickname, this English name is associated with the chipping sparrow, a small and lively songbird.".

Chip is a boy name of english origin meaning "Originally a nickname, this English name is associated with the chipping sparrow, a small and lively songbird.". At just 4 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 1 syllable.

Origin: english
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 1

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

Originally a nickname, this English name is associated with the chipping sparrow, a small and lively songbird.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Chip

Very rare in US records

What does Chip mean?

Chip is a boy name of english origin meaning "Originally a nickname, this English name is associated with the chipping sparrow, a small and lively songbird.".

Is Chip a rare name?

Yes. Chip does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Sister names that go with Chip

Evelyn Harper Ella Lily Scarlett Audrey

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Names with a similar meaning to Chip

Chip means "Originally a nickname, this English name is associated with the chipping sparrow, a small and lively songbird." — these names share that spirit.