Hendricks vs Ripken

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ripken

Boy #3,517 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from the rippling water"

Origin: Low German toponym

Cultural Roots

American German-American Baseball culture

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,517
Total SSA Count
33
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Rip, Ripp

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Hendricks Rank #3,581
Ripken Rank #3,517

Ripken is more popular, ranked #3517 vs #3581 for Hendricks.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hendricks ___

  • Hendricks James
  • Hendricks Cole
  • Hendricks Lee
  • Hendricks Thomas
  • Hendricks Alexander
  • Hendricks Grant

Ripken ___

  • Ripken James
  • Ripken Lee
  • Ripken Cole
  • Ripken Blake
  • Ripken Owen
  • Ripken Wade

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Hendricks

Beckett Fletcher Harrison Emery Sloane

If you choose Ripken

Camden Barrett Griffin Emmett Hadley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hendricks or Ripken more popular?

Ripken is more popular, ranked #3517 compared to Hendricks at #3581 in the United States.

What do Hendricks and Ripken mean?

Hendricks means "son of Hendrik" (Dutch origin). Ripken means "from the rippling water" (Low German toponym origin).

Are Hendricks and Ripken boy or girl names?

Hendricks is primarily a boy name. Ripken is primarily a boy name.

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