What origin is the name Skip?

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

Is Skip a popular name?

Skip 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. Skip 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 Skip?

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

Skip

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Skip

Skip

Boy

english

1 syllable

Skip is an english boy's name meaning "A lively and friendly name, Skip suggests a playful spirit. It's a name full of charm and approachability.".

The meaning of Skip is "A lively and friendly name, Skip suggests a playful spirit. It's a name full of charm and approachability." — a boy name of english origin. 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

A lively and friendly name, Skip suggests a playful spirit. It's a name full of charm and approachability.

Popularity

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

Quick answers about Skip

Very rare in US records

What does Skip mean?

Skip is a boy name of english origin meaning "A lively and friendly name, Skip suggests a playful spirit. It's a name full of charm and approachability.".