Tripp
Tripp is a boy name of English origin meaning “Traveller, the third”, pronounced TRIP. It ranked #522 in the United States in 2025, given to 572 babies, and peaked at #437 in 2022. Common nicknames: Trippy.
How popular is Tripp in the United States?
Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
What does Tripp mean, and where does it come from?
Tripp is a southern American nickname for a man who is the third of his name — from the Roman numeral III read aloud as triple — and it is also an English surname for a traveller or a dancer, from the Middle English trippen. It has been in American records since 1957 and entered the top thousand in 2008, sitting comfortably with Beau, Brooks and Bo among the short southern names that go on the birth certificate rather than waiting for a nickname.
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Famous People Named Tripp
- Tripp Schwenk — American swimmer and Olympic medallist
- Tripp Phillips — American tennis player
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Tripp mean?
Tripp is a boy name of English origin meaning "Traveller, the third." Tripp is a southern American nickname for a man who is the third of his name — from the Roman numeral III read aloud as triple — and it is also an English surname for a traveller or a dancer, from the Middle English trippen. It has been in American records since 1957 and entered the top thousand in 2008, sitting comfortably with Beau, Brooks and Bo among the short southern names that go on the birth certificate rather than waiting for a nickname.
How do you pronounce Tripp?
Tripp is pronounced TRIP. Common variations include Trip, Tripper, Trey.
Is Tripp a boy name?
Yes, Tripp is traditionally a boy name. Popular nicknames include Trippy.