Ridley
Meaning
"reed clearing, cleared wood"
Origin: Old English
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #1,926
- Total SSA Count
- 103
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Moderate
- Nicknames
- Rid, Lee
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"reed clearing, cleared wood"
Origin: Old English
"God is gracious"
Origin: Hebrew Yochanan via Welsh Siân
Sianni is more popular, ranked #1785 vs #1926 for Ridley.
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Sianni is more popular, ranked #1785 compared to Ridley at #1926 in the United States.
Ridley means "reed clearing, cleared wood" (Old English origin). Sianni means "God is gracious" (Hebrew Yochanan via Welsh Siân origin).
Ridley is primarily a girl name. Sianni is primarily a girl name.