Hays vs Ritchie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hays

Boy #4,204 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"hedged enclosure"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Boy #4,272 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"brave ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Old High German ric + hard

English American Scottish

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Hays Rank #4,204

Ritchie Rank #4,272

Hays is more popular, ranked #4204 vs #4272 for Ritchie.

Is Hays or Ritchie more popular?

Hays is more popular, ranked #4204 compared to Ritchie at #4272 in the United States.

What do Hays and Ritchie mean?

Hays means "hedged enclosure" (Old English origin). Ritchie means "brave ruler, powerful leader" (Old High German ric + hard origin).

Are Hays and Ritchie boy or girl names?

Hays is primarily a boy name. Ritchie is primarily a boy name.