Jebediah vs Ritchie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jebediah

Boy #4,315 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"friend of God"

Origin: Hebrew

American English Amish

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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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Jebediah Rank #4,315

Ritchie Rank #4,272

Ritchie is more popular, ranked #4272 vs #4315 for Jebediah.

Is Jebediah or Ritchie more popular?

Ritchie is more popular, ranked #4272 compared to Jebediah at #4315 in the United States.

What do Jebediah and Ritchie mean?

Jebediah means "friend of God" (Hebrew origin). Ritchie means "brave ruler, powerful leader" (Old High German ric + hard origin).

Are Jebediah and Ritchie boy or girl names?

Jebediah is primarily a boy name. Ritchie is primarily a boy name.