Henderson vs Ridley

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Henderson

Boy #2,087 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Hendry (Henry)"

Origin: Scottish

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American Caribbean

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,087
Total SSA Count
72
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Hendo, Henry, Denny

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Ridley

Girl #1,926 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"reed clearing, cleared wood"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,926
Total SSA Count
103
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Rid, Lee

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Henderson Rank #2,087
Ridley Rank #1,926

Ridley is more popular, ranked #1926 vs #2087 for Henderson.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Henderson ___

  • Henderson James
  • Henderson Lee
  • Henderson Blake
  • Henderson Cole
  • Henderson Reid
  • Henderson Grant

Ridley ___

  • Ridley Grace
  • Ridley Jane
  • Ridley Anne
  • Ridley Mae
  • Ridley Scout
  • Ridley Kate

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Henderson

Anderson Harrison Eleanor Emerson Morrison

If you choose Ridley

Scout Atticus Emerson Waverly Harper

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Henderson or Ridley more popular?

Ridley is more popular, ranked #1926 compared to Henderson at #2087 in the United States.

What do Henderson and Ridley mean?

Henderson means "son of Hendry (Henry)" (Scottish origin). Ridley means "reed clearing, cleared wood" (Old English origin).

Are Henderson and Ridley boy or girl names?

Henderson is primarily a boy name. Ridley is primarily a girl name.

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