Skipper Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Skipper Name at a Glance

Name	Skipper
Meaning	Captain.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Skipper Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Skipper means “Captain”. 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.

Skipper Name Origin

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

Is Skipper a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Skipper

When considering Skipper 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.