Gretta vs Gretchen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gretta

Girl #4,387 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pearl"

Origin: Greek via Latin and German

German Scandinavian American Irish

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Girl #3,569 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pearl"

Origin: Greek via Latin (via Margaret)

German American English

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Gretta Rank #4,387

Gretchen Rank #3,569

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

Is Gretta or Gretchen more popular?

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

What do Gretta and Gretchen mean?

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

Are Gretta and Gretchen boy or girl names?

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