Agnes vs Ripley

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Agnes

Girl #1,064 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pure, holy, chaste"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English French Scandinavian Polish Spanish Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,064
Total SSA Count
233
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Aggie, Nessie, Nez

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Ripley

Girl #1,249 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strip-shaped woodland clearing"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,249
Total SSA Count
186
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Rip, Ripps

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Popularity Comparison

Agnes Rank #1,064
Ripley Rank #1,249

Agnes is more popular, ranked #1064 vs #1249 for Ripley.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Agnes ___

  • Agnes Rose
  • Agnes Claire
  • Agnes Mary
  • Agnes Jane
  • Agnes Louise
  • Agnes Beatrice

Ripley ___

  • Ripley Jane
  • Ripley Mae
  • Ripley Scout
  • Ripley Blake
  • Ripley Quinn
  • Ripley Anne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Agnes

Ruth Vera Mabel Edmund Arthur

If you choose Ripley

Rowan Sloane Archer Scout Harlow

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Agnes or Ripley more popular?

Agnes is more popular, ranked #1064 compared to Ripley at #1249 in the United States.

What do Agnes and Ripley mean?

Agnes means "pure, holy, chaste" (Greek origin). Ripley means "strip-shaped woodland clearing" (Old English origin).

Are Agnes and Ripley boy or girl names?

Agnes is primarily a girl name. Ripley is primarily a girl name.

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