Elroy vs Ritchie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elroy

Boy #4,236 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"the king"

Origin: Old French (le roi)

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Boy #4,272 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"brave ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Old High German ric + hard

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Elroy Rank #4,236

Ritchie Rank #4,272

Elroy is more popular, ranked #4236 vs #4272 for Ritchie.

Is Elroy or Ritchie more popular?

Elroy is more popular, ranked #4236 compared to Ritchie at #4272 in the United States.

What do Elroy and Ritchie mean?

Elroy means "the king" (Old French (le roi) origin). Ritchie means "brave ruler, powerful leader" (Old High German ric + hard origin).

Are Elroy and Ritchie boy or girl names?

Elroy is primarily a boy name. Ritchie is primarily a boy name.