Bentlee vs Ripley

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Bentlee Rank #1,595
Ripley Rank #1,249

Ripley is more popular, ranked #1249 vs #1595 for Bentlee.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Bentlee ___

  • Bentlee James
  • Bentlee Cole
  • Bentlee Reid
  • Bentlee Chase
  • Bentlee Lane
  • Bentlee Grant

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 Bentlee

Brody Sadie Declan Avery Paxton

If you choose Ripley

Rowan Sloane Archer Scout Harlow

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bentlee or Ripley more popular?

Ripley is more popular, ranked #1249 compared to Bentlee at #1595 in the United States.

What do Bentlee and Ripley mean?

Bentlee means "bent grass clearing, meadow" (Old English origin). Ripley means "strip-shaped woodland clearing" (Old English origin).

Are Bentlee and Ripley boy or girl names?

Bentlee is primarily a boy name. Ripley is primarily a girl name.

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