Fred vs Richie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fred

Boy #1,686 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Old High German

English German American Scandinavian French

✓ 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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Fred Rank #1,686

Richie Rank #1,791

Fred is more popular, ranked #1686 vs #1791 for Richie.

Is Fred or Richie more popular?

Fred is more popular, ranked #1686 compared to Richie at #1791 in the United States.

What do Fred and Richie mean?

Fred means "peaceful ruler" (Old High German origin). Richie means "brave ruler, strong king" (Old High German Ricohard (ric + hard) origin).

Are Fred and Richie boy or girl names?

Fred is primarily a boy name. Richie is primarily a boy name.