Ripken vs Hendricks

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 #3,581 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Hendrik"

Origin: Dutch

Dutch German English American

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Ripken Rank #3,517

Hendricks Rank #3,581

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

Is Ripken or Hendricks more popular?

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

What do Ripken and Hendricks mean?

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

Are Ripken and Hendricks boy or girl names?

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