Ridge

At a Glance: Name: Ridge – Meaning: a long, raised strip of land or hilltop – Origin: English (topographic surname) – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: RIJ

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Ridge is pronounced RIJ, and it traces back to an English surname for someone who lived near a long, raised strip of land or a hilltop. It has a short, sturdy, no-frills sound that feels both classic and current for a boy's name.

Meaning & Origin of Ridge

Meaning: A long, raised strip of land or hilltop.

Origin: English (topographic surname).

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Ridge

Phonetic: RIJ   IPA: /ˈrɪdʒ/

Popularity of Ridge

Ridge ranked #528 on the Social Security Administration's 2024 list with 563 boys given the name, just off its peak of #505 in 2023, when 599 boys received it.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1948–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Ridge mean?

A long, raised strip of land or hilltop. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Ridge)

How do you pronounce Ridge?

Ridge is pronounced RIJ (IPA: /ˈrɪdʒ/).

Is Ridge a popular name right now?

Ridge is near its all-time peak (#505 in 2023), ranked #528 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1948–2024.)

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