Obadiah 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
Full profile for Ripley →

Popularity Comparison

Obadiah Rank #1,416
Ripley Rank #1,249

Ripley is more popular, ranked #1249 vs #1416 for Obadiah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Obadiah ___

  • Obadiah James
  • Obadiah John
  • Obadiah Samuel
  • Obadiah Thomas
  • Obadiah Elijah
  • Obadiah Ezra

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 Obadiah

Ezekiel Zebediah Jehoshaphat Elijah Abigail

If you choose Ripley

Rowan Sloane Archer Scout Harlow

Which Name Fits Your Family?

Answer 3 quick questions and we'll help you decide.

1. Which style feels more like your family?

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Obadiah or Ripley more popular?

Ripley is more popular, ranked #1249 compared to Obadiah at #1416 in the United States.

What do Obadiah and Ripley mean?

Obadiah means "servant of God" (Hebrew origin). Ripley means "strip-shaped woodland clearing" (Old English origin).

Are Obadiah and Ripley boy or girl names?

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

More Comparisons

Ripley vs Obadiah Obadiah vs Maddux Obadiah vs Adnan Obadiah vs Benaiah Obadiah vs Canyon
← Full profile: Obadiah ← Full profile: Ripley Browse all baby names