Ripley vs Ross

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 #1,362 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"headland, promontory"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American

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Ripley Rank #1,402

Ross Rank #1,362

Ross is more popular, ranked #1362 vs #1402 for Ripley.

Is Ripley or Ross more popular?

Ross is more popular, ranked #1362 compared to Ripley at #1402 in the United States.

What do Ripley and Ross mean?

Ripley means "strip-shaped clearing in woodland" (Old English origin). Ross means "headland, promontory" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Ripley and Ross boy or girl names?

Ripley is primarily a boy name. Ross is primarily a boy name.