Ripken vs Johnson

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 #3,553 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of John"

Origin: English

English American Scandinavian

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Ripken Rank #3,517

Johnson Rank #3,553

Ripken is more popular, ranked #3517 vs #3553 for Johnson.

Is Ripken or Johnson more popular?

Ripken is more popular, ranked #3517 compared to Johnson at #3553 in the United States.

What do Ripken and Johnson mean?

Ripken means "from the rippling water" (Low German toponym origin). Johnson means "son of John" (English origin).

Are Ripken and Johnson boy or girl names?

Ripken is primarily a boy name. Johnson is primarily a boy name.