Ansley vs Ripley

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ansley

Girl #1,317 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"woodland clearing near a hermitage"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American Southern American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,317
Total SSA Count
174
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ans, Lee

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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

Ansley Rank #1,317
Ripley Rank #1,249

Ripley is more popular, ranked #1249 vs #1317 for Ansley.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ansley ___

  • Ansley Grace
  • Ansley Mae
  • Ansley Rose
  • Ansley Claire
  • Ansley Kate
  • Ansley Jane

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 Ansley

Hadley Kinsley Brayden Emerson Presley

If you choose Ripley

Rowan Sloane Archer Scout Harlow

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ansley or Ripley more popular?

Ripley is more popular, ranked #1249 compared to Ansley at #1317 in the United States.

What do Ansley and Ripley mean?

Ansley means "woodland clearing near a hermitage" (Old English origin). Ripley means "strip-shaped woodland clearing" (Old English origin).

Are Ansley and Ripley boy or girl names?

Ansley is primarily a girl name. Ripley is primarily a girl name.

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