Denny vs Ritchie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Denny

Boy #4,471 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"follower of Dionysus (god of wine)"

Origin: Greek via Latin

Cultural Roots

American English Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #4,471
Total SSA Count: 23
Syllables: 2
Formality: Casual

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Ritchie

Boy #4,272 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"brave ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Old High German ric + hard

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #4,272
Total SSA Count: 25
Syllables: 2
Formality: Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Denny Rank #4,471

Ritchie Rank #4,272

Ritchie is more popular, ranked #4272 vs #4471 for Denny.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Denny or Ritchie more popular?

Ritchie is more popular, ranked #4272 compared to Denny at #4471 in the United States.

What do Denny and Ritchie mean?

Denny means "follower of Dionysus (god of wine)" (Greek via Latin origin). Ritchie means "brave ruler, powerful leader" (Old High German ric + hard origin).

Are Denny and Ritchie boy or girl names?

Denny is primarily a boy name. Ritchie is primarily a boy name.

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