Ripley
Meaning
"strip-shaped woodland clearing"
Origin: Old English
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #1,249
- Total SSA Count
- 186
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Moderate
- Nicknames
- Rip, Ripps
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"strip-shaped woodland clearing"
Origin: Old English
"resolute protector"
Origin: Germanic
Ripley is more popular, ranked #1249 vs #1283 for Will.
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Ripley is more popular, ranked #1249 compared to Will at #1283 in the United States.
Ripley means "strip-shaped woodland clearing" (Old English origin). Will means "resolute protector" (Germanic origin).
Ripley is primarily a girl name. Will is primarily a boy name.