Ripley vs Anson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ripley

Boy #1,402 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strip-shaped clearing in woodland"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #1,396 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Anne, son of Agnes"

Origin: English patronymic

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Ripley Rank #1,402

Anson Rank #1,396

Anson is more popular, ranked #1396 vs #1402 for Ripley.

Is Ripley or Anson more popular?

Anson is more popular, ranked #1396 compared to Ripley at #1402 in the United States.

What do Ripley and Anson mean?

Ripley means "strip-shaped clearing in woodland" (Old English origin). Anson means "son of Anne, son of Agnes" (English patronymic origin).

Are Ripley and Anson boy or girl names?

Ripley is primarily a boy name. Anson is primarily a boy name.