Brad vs Ritchie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brad

Boy #4,135 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"broad valley, wide clearing"

Origin: Old English brad

English American

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Boy #4,272 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"brave ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Old High German ric + hard

English American Scottish

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Brad Rank #4,135

Ritchie Rank #4,272

Brad is more popular, ranked #4135 vs #4272 for Ritchie.

Is Brad or Ritchie more popular?

Brad is more popular, ranked #4135 compared to Ritchie at #4272 in the United States.

What do Brad and Ritchie mean?

Brad means "broad valley, wide clearing" (Old English brad origin). Ritchie means "brave ruler, powerful leader" (Old High German ric + hard origin).

Are Brad and Ritchie boy or girl names?

Brad is primarily a boy name. Ritchie is primarily a boy name.