Ripley vs Rush

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 #1,496 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rush plant (marsh grass)"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Ripley Rank #1,402

Rush Rank #1,496

Ripley is more popular, ranked #1402 vs #1496 for Rush.

Is Ripley or Rush more popular?

Ripley is more popular, ranked #1402 compared to Rush at #1496 in the United States.

What do Ripley and Rush mean?

Ripley means "strip-shaped clearing in woodland" (Old English origin). Rush means "rush plant (marsh grass)" (Old English origin).

Are Ripley and Rush boy or girl names?

Ripley is primarily a boy name. Rush is primarily a boy name.