Gretchen vs Archer

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gretchen

Girl #3,569 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pearl"

Origin: Greek via Latin (via Margaret)

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Boy #115 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who shoots with a bow and arrow"

Origin: Old English

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Gretchen Rank #3,569

Archer Rank #115

Archer is more popular, ranked #115 vs #3569 for Gretchen.

Is Gretchen or Archer more popular?

Archer is more popular, ranked #115 compared to Gretchen at #3569 in the United States.

What do Gretchen and Archer mean?

Gretchen means "pearl" (Greek via Latin (via Margaret) origin). Archer means "one who shoots with a bow and arrow" (Old English origin).

Are Gretchen and Archer boy or girl names?

Gretchen is primarily a girl name. Archer is primarily a boy name.