Chip Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Chip Name at a Glance

Name	Chip
Meaning	Diminutive of Charles: Man (from the Old English 'ceorl'). Famous Bearers: American movie star Charles Bronson; British Prince Charles; evolutionist Charles Darwin.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Chip Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Chip means “Diminutive of Charles: Man (from the Old English 'ceorl'). Famous Bearers: American movie star Charles Bronson; British Prince Charles; evolutionist Charles Darwin”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Chip Name Origin

Our database records Chip under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Chip a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Chip is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Chip

When considering Chip for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.