Rip \rip\ as a boy's name. Invented name made famous by actor Rip Torn, who was originally called Elmore. Rip van Winkle is the famous fictitious man who slept for twenty years in Washington Irving's tale.

For more information, see also the related name Robert.

Baby names that sound like Rip are Rob and Rab. Other similar baby names are Ric, Pip, Rik, Kip and Rio.