Gretchen vs Gretta

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gretchen

Girl #3,569 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pearl"

Origin: Greek via Latin (via Margaret)

German American English

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Girl #4,387 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pearl"

Origin: Greek via Latin and German

German Scandinavian American Irish

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Gretchen Rank #3,569

Gretta Rank #4,387

Gretchen is more popular, ranked #3569 vs #4387 for Gretta.

Is Gretchen or Gretta more popular?

Gretchen is more popular, ranked #3569 compared to Gretta at #4387 in the United States.

What do Gretchen and Gretta mean?

Gretchen means "pearl" (Greek via Latin (via Margaret) origin). Gretta means "pearl" (Greek via Latin and German origin).

Are Gretchen and Gretta boy or girl names?

Gretchen is primarily a girl name. Gretta is primarily a girl name.