Dan vs Richie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dan

Boy #1,931 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"judge"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew American Scandinavian

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,791 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"brave ruler, strong king"

Origin: Old High German Ricohard (ric + hard)

English American Irish Australian

12 High Risk

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Dan Rank #1,931

Richie Rank #1,791

Richie is more popular, ranked #1791 vs #1931 for Dan.

Is Dan or Richie more popular?

Richie is more popular, ranked #1791 compared to Dan at #1931 in the United States.

What do Dan and Richie mean?

Dan means "judge" (Hebrew origin). Richie means "brave ruler, strong king" (Old High German Ricohard (ric + hard) origin).

Are Dan and Richie boy or girl names?

Dan is primarily a boy name. Richie is primarily a boy name.