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Skip: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: skip

Skip

Skip

Popularity: 23699

Origin: English

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Updated on Jul 01, 2025 · 1 min read

Region Origin: English, Dutch

Meaning: The name "Skip" is often a diminutive or nickname for "Skipper," which generally means "captain" or "leader of a ship."

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Skip Name Popularity Data

Skip is currently #23699 in the popularity of the name rankings.

Boy: Skip is currently #10212 on Kiindred Boy Names

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Source: Social Security Administration

Names with the Same Meaning

Names with the Same Meaning: "Skip", "Skipper,", "Captain", "Leader Of A Ship."

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