Meaning A boy's name of English origin, it means "meadow near the river." Origin of Ripley English +-100%Zoom level changed to 1 Popular Middle Names Byron, Hiro, Joseph, Wayne Pronunciation 🔊 Listen Ripley Similar Names Ashenford Clyff Clyfford Bridgeley Bridgely Romney Renfrew Rhinffrew Rumenea Blakeley Year by Year Popularity of Ripley