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Names Ending in P for Boys

Nameberry
By Nameberry
Updated Thu Nov 30 2023
Boy names ending in P are a wonderful group.

Philip is the most popular boy name ending with P right now. Along with Philip, other boy names in the US Top 1000 include Tripp and Bishop.

Here are all Nameberry’s boy names that end with the letter P. The top names below rank among the current US Top 1000 Baby Names and are ordered by popularity. Unique names rank below the Top 1000 and are listed alphabetically.
  1. Philip

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "lover of horses"

    • Description:

      Philip, the name of one of the 12 apostles, is still favored by parents in search of a solid boys' classic that is less neutral than Robert or John and more distinctive than Daniel or Matthew and has many historic, royal ties.
  2. Kip

    • Origin:

      American diminution of Christopher, Greek and Latin

    • Meaning:

      "bearer of Christ"

    • Description:

      Kip Thorne, nobel laureate and long-time colleague of Stephen Hawking, is just one of several Kips who don't have a longer name. But Kip is often short for Christopher.
  3. Tripp

    • Origin:

      Word name

    • Description:

      The extra p makes Tripp more of a name and less of a Trip. Usually a nickname of a boy who's a third, but Tripp is sure to get more attention in its own right now as the name of Sarah Palin's daughter Bristol and Levi Johnston's son.
  4. Rip

    • Origin:

      Dutch

    • Meaning:

      "strength, might"

    • Description:

      The name of Rip Van Winkle – and Rip (born Elmore) Torn – will probably never be ready for further consumption, if only because of the implications of R. I. P. The only thing that could save it is Rip Wheeler, the handsome ranch foreman on the soapy Western Yellowstone.
  5. Bishop

    • Origin:

      English occupational name

    • Description:

      Reese Witherspoon's Deacon has opened this churchy direction for occupational names. It reentered the US Top 1000 in 2015.
  6. Trip

    • Origin:

      Word name

    • Description:

      This began as a nickname, usually for someone who was a "third," as in William III. But in an age where any noun goes, this could be thought of as representing a little voyager -- hopefully not into psychedelic realms.
  7. Kipp

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "pointed hill"

    • Description:

      Full name that sounds more like a short form; more likely to be spelled Kip.
  8. Pip

    • Origin:

      English, diminutive of Philip

    • Meaning:

      "lover of horses"

    • Description:

      The original Pip was the main character in Great Expectations (full name Philip Pirrip). Cute for a tike, maybe too cute for an adult.
  9. Phillip

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "lover of horses"

    • Description:

      Spelling variation of Philip. Exactly as many baby boys were named with the single 'l' spelling in 2017.
  10. Chip

    • Origin:

      Pet name for Charles

    • Description:

      Only if you're madly nostalgic for sixties TV.
  11. Shep

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Shepherd

    • Description:

      Three Stooges name (he's the one who wasn't Moe or Curly).
  12. Aesop

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Description:

      There once was a moralizing fabulist who tried to make it as a baby name...and failed.
  13. Skip

    • Description:

      Skip is a casual, spirited masculine name that originated as a nickname rather than a formal given name. Traditionally, it emerged as a diminutive for various names, particularly Christopher, but also for Richard, Skipper, or other names. The name evokes a carefree, energetic personality—someone who might 'skip' through life with enthusiasm. Skip gained some popularity in mid-20th century America, particularly during the 1950s-60s, reflecting the era's fondness for friendly, approachable nicknames as standalone names. While rarely used as a birth name today, it retains nostalgic charm and continues to be used as a nickname. The name carries associations with youthfulness, informality, and an unpretentious American sensibility.
  14. Filip

    • Origin:

      Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Dutch, Czech, Slovak, Bulgarian, Polish, Croatian, Serbian, Slovene, Macedonian, Romanian, and Finnish variation of Philip, Greek

    • Meaning:

      "lover of horses"

    • Description:

      Streamlined spelling found all across Europe. The Spanish Filipo has extra zip.
  15. Ostap

    • Origin:

      Ukrainian from Greek

    • Meaning:

      "well-built, stable"

    • Description:

      This is the Ukrainian version of Eustathios — the name of several early Greek saints — and therefore distantly connected to Eustace. It is currently among the top boy names in Ukraine.
  16. Winthrop

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "friend's village"

    • Description:

      Proper Bostonian.
  17. Jep

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Jeptha

    • Description:

      Jules Jephtha "Jep" Robertson, one of the stars of A&E's Duck Dynasty, is singlehandedly reviving this obscure nickname name. It's also allegedly been used as a nickname for Geoffrey and a little coterie of Scandinavian names, like Jeppe and Jepsen, though there, it would most likely be pronounced "yep."
  18. Athelstan

    • Origin:

      Anglo-Saxon

    • Meaning:

      "noble stone"

    • Description:

      The name of the first English king, who ruled in the 10th century AD.
  19. Sepp

    • Description:

      Sepp is a masculine German and Austrian name that originated as a diminutive form of Josef (Joseph). It's particularly common in Bavaria and throughout Alpine regions of Europe. The name carries strong cultural associations with rural Alpine traditions and is often perceived as earthy, strong, and traditional. Despite its short form, Sepp stands as an independent given name in Germanic regions. The name gained some international recognition through notable bearers like Sepp Herberger, the German football coach who led West Germany to victory in the 1954 World Cup, and more recently, Sepp Blatter, the former FIFA president. While uncommon outside German-speaking regions, the name's brevity and distinctive sound make it an accessible option for parents seeking a name with authentic European heritage.

  20. Cap

    • Origin:

      English word name

    • Description:

      The lead character of the Captain America movies, played by Chris Evans, is occasionally called Cap, short for "captain," but even he has a real name. (Steve Rogers, ICYC)