Archer vs Gretchen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Archer

Boy #115 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who shoots with a bow and arrow"

Origin: Old English

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Girl #3,569 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pearl"

Origin: Greek via Latin (via Margaret)

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Archer Rank #115

Gretchen Rank #3,569

Archer is more popular, ranked #115 vs #3569 for Gretchen.

Is Archer or Gretchen more popular?

Archer is more popular, ranked #115 compared to Gretchen at #3569 in the United States.

What do Archer and Gretchen mean?

Archer means "one who shoots with a bow and arrow" (Old English origin). Gretchen means "pearl" (Greek via Latin (via Margaret) origin).

Are Archer and Gretchen boy or girl names?

Archer is primarily a boy name. Gretchen is primarily a girl name.