Gretchen vs Rita

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gretchen

Girl #3,569 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pearl"

Origin: Greek via Latin (via Margaret)

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Girl #1,399 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pearl"

Origin: Latin via Greek

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Gretchen Rank #3,569

Rita Rank #1,399

Rita is more popular, ranked #1399 vs #3569 for Gretchen.

Is Gretchen or Rita more popular?

Rita is more popular, ranked #1399 compared to Gretchen at #3569 in the United States.

What do Gretchen and Rita mean?

Gretchen means "pearl" (Greek via Latin (via Margaret) origin). Rita means "pearl" (Latin via Greek origin).

Are Gretchen and Rita boy or girl names?

Gretchen is primarily a girl name. Rita is primarily a girl name.