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Hendricks 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

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Popularity Comparison

Hendricks Rank #3,581
Ripken Rank #3,517

Ripken is more popular, ranked #3517 vs #3581 for Hendricks.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hendricks or Ripken more popular?

Ripken is more popular, ranked #3517 compared to Hendricks at #3581 in the United States.

What do Hendricks and Ripken mean?

Hendricks means "son of Hendrik" (Dutch origin). Ripken means "from the rippling water" (Low German toponym origin).

Are Hendricks and Ripken boy or girl names?

Hendricks is primarily a boy name. Ripken is primarily a boy name.

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