Berkley vs Ripken

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ripken

Boy #3,517 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from the rippling water"

Origin: Low German toponym

Cultural Roots

American German-American Baseball culture

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,517
Total SSA Count
33
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Berkley Rank #3,328
Ripken Rank #3,517

Berkley is more popular, ranked #3328 vs #3517 for Ripken.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Berkley or Ripken more popular?

Berkley is more popular, ranked #3328 compared to Ripken at #3517 in the United States.

What do Berkley and Ripken mean?

Berkley means "place of the birch trees" (Old English origin). Ripken means "from the rippling water" (Low German toponym origin).

Are Berkley and Ripken boy or girl names?

Berkley is primarily a boy name. Ripken is primarily a boy name.

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