Ripley vs Bailey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ripley

Boy #1,402 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strip-shaped clearing in woodland"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #1,270 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"outer wall of a castle (bailey)"

Origin: Old French

English American Scottish

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Ripley Rank #1,402

Bailey Rank #1,270

Bailey is more popular, ranked #1270 vs #1402 for Ripley.

Is Ripley or Bailey more popular?

Bailey is more popular, ranked #1270 compared to Ripley at #1402 in the United States.

What do Ripley and Bailey mean?

Ripley means "strip-shaped clearing in woodland" (Old English origin). Bailey means "outer wall of a castle (bailey)" (Old French origin).

Are Ripley and Bailey boy or girl names?

Ripley is primarily a boy name. Bailey is primarily a boy name.