Ripley vs Sterling

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
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Popularity Comparison

Ripley Rank #1,249
Sterling Rank #373

Sterling is more popular, ranked #373 vs #1249 for Ripley.

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

Sterling ___

  • Sterling James
  • Sterling Cole
  • Sterling Grant
  • Sterling Thomas
  • Sterling Alexander
  • Sterling Reid

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ripley

Rowan Sloane Archer Scout Harlow

If you choose Sterling

Sloane Crew Beckett Palmer Archer

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ripley or Sterling more popular?

Sterling is more popular, ranked #373 compared to Ripley at #1249 in the United States.

What do Ripley and Sterling mean?

Ripley means "strip-shaped woodland clearing" (Old English origin). Sterling means "little star" (Old English origin).

Are Ripley and Sterling boy or girl names?

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

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