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Riplee

♂ Boy

Pronounced RIP-lee /ˈrɪp.li/High

Meaning: A spelling of Ripley — from Old English, 'the strip-shaped clearing/meadow' (ripel, 'a strip', plus leah, 'a clearing/wood')Low

In 30 seconds: The strip-shaped clearing: Riplee spells Ripley. Crisp, modern, and warm.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningA spelling of Ripley — from Old English, 'the strip-shaped clearing/meadow' (ripel, 'a strip', plus leah, 'a clearing/wood')
U.S. rank (2024)#7150 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births12 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 31

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420202024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Riplee is a spelling of Ripley — from Old English, 'the strip-shaped clearing/meadow' (ripel, 'a strip', plus leah, 'a clearing/wood'). A crisp, modern surname-name (said 'RIP-lee'; nickname Rip).

In the U.S. it appears as a modern spelling. Rare in this form, the-strip-shaped-clearing at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Ripley means 'the strip-shaped clearing/meadow' in Old English (ripel, 'a strip', plus leah, 'a clearing') — Riplee is a -lee spelling, crisp and modern (familiar from Alien's Ellen Ripley; said 'RIP-lee').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Ripley — Old English etymology

Variations

RipleyRiplieRipleigh

Nicknames

Rip

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Riplee mean?

Riplee spells Ripley — Old English 'the strip-shaped clearing/meadow'.

How do you pronounce Riplee?

It's said RIP-lee /ˈrɪp.li/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Riplee a boy or girl name?

Riplee is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.

How popular is Riplee?

Riplee is a rare spelling in the U.S.

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