Lavern vs Ritchie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lavern

Boy #4,147 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"alder tree, from the grove"

Origin: French/Latin

French English American African American

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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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Lavern Rank #4,147

Ritchie Rank #4,272

Lavern is more popular, ranked #4147 vs #4272 for Ritchie.

Is Lavern or Ritchie more popular?

Lavern is more popular, ranked #4147 compared to Ritchie at #4272 in the United States.

What do Lavern and Ritchie mean?

Lavern means "alder tree, from the grove" (French/Latin origin). Ritchie means "brave ruler, powerful leader" (Old High German ric + hard origin).

Are Lavern and Ritchie boy or girl names?

Lavern is primarily a boy name. Ritchie is primarily a boy name.