Ripken vs Berkley

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

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ripken or Berkley more popular?

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

What do Ripken and Berkley mean?

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

Are Ripken and Berkley boy or girl names?

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

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