Jim vs Ritchie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jim

Boy #4,434 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"supplanter, one who grabs the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Scottish

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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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Jim Rank #4,434

Ritchie Rank #4,272

Ritchie is more popular, ranked #4272 vs #4434 for Jim.

Is Jim or Ritchie more popular?

Ritchie is more popular, ranked #4272 compared to Jim at #4434 in the United States.

What do Jim and Ritchie mean?

Jim means "supplanter, one who grabs the heel" (Hebrew origin). Ritchie means "brave ruler, powerful leader" (Old High German ric + hard origin).

Are Jim and Ritchie boy or girl names?

Jim is primarily a boy name. Ritchie is primarily a boy name.