Ripken vs Erickson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ripken

Boy #3,517 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the rippling water"

Origin: Low German toponym

American German-American Baseball culture

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Boy #3,351 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Eric, son of the ever-ruler"

Origin: Old Norse

American Scandinavian English

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Ripken Rank #3,517

Erickson Rank #3,351

Erickson is more popular, ranked #3351 vs #3517 for Ripken.

Is Ripken or Erickson more popular?

Erickson is more popular, ranked #3351 compared to Ripken at #3517 in the United States.

What do Ripken and Erickson mean?

Ripken means "from the rippling water" (Low German toponym origin). Erickson means "son of Eric, son of the ever-ruler" (Old Norse origin).

Are Ripken and Erickson boy or girl names?

Ripken is primarily a boy name. Erickson is primarily a boy name.