Ripley vs Jerome

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ripley

Boy #1,402 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strip-shaped clearing in woodland"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,402
Total SSA Count
134
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ripley Rank #1,402
Jerome Rank #1,341

Jerome is more popular, ranked #1341 vs #1402 for Ripley.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ripley or Jerome more popular?

Jerome is more popular, ranked #1341 compared to Ripley at #1402 in the United States.

What do Ripley and Jerome mean?

Ripley means "strip-shaped clearing in woodland" (Old English origin). Jerome means "holy name, sacred name" (Greek origin).

Are Ripley and Jerome boy or girl names?

Ripley is primarily a boy name. Jerome is primarily a boy name.

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