Ripley vs Stacy

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

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Stacy

Girl #1,393 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"resurrection, rising again"

Origin: Greek (anastasis)

Cultural Roots

English American Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,393
Total SSA Count
161
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Sta, Sty, Stie

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Popularity Comparison

Ripley Rank #1,249
Stacy Rank #1,393

Ripley is more popular, ranked #1249 vs #1393 for Stacy.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ripley ___

  • Ripley Jane
  • Ripley Mae
  • Ripley Scout
  • Ripley Blake
  • Ripley Quinn
  • Ripley Anne

Stacy ___

  • Stacy Marie
  • Stacy Lynn
  • Stacy Ann
  • Stacy Nicole
  • Stacy Renee
  • Stacy Elizabeth

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ripley

Rowan Sloane Archer Scout Harlow

If you choose Stacy

Tracy Penny Mandy Danny Casey

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ripley or Stacy more popular?

Ripley is more popular, ranked #1249 compared to Stacy at #1393 in the United States.

What do Ripley and Stacy mean?

Ripley means "strip-shaped woodland clearing" (Old English origin). Stacy means "resurrection, rising again" (Greek (anastasis) origin).

Are Ripley and Stacy boy or girl names?

Ripley is primarily a girl name. Stacy is primarily a girl name.

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