Richie vs Arrow

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Richie

Boy #1,791 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"brave ruler, strong king"

Origin: Old High German Ricohard (ric + hard)

English American Irish Australian

12 High Risk

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Boy #1,674 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"swift projectile, arrow"

Origin: Old English

American English Australian

✓ All Clear

Richie Rank #1,791

Arrow Rank #1,674

Arrow is more popular, ranked #1674 vs #1791 for Richie.

Is Richie or Arrow more popular?

Arrow is more popular, ranked #1674 compared to Richie at #1791 in the United States.

What do Richie and Arrow mean?

Richie means "brave ruler, strong king" (Old High German Ricohard (ric + hard) origin). Arrow means "swift projectile, arrow" (Old English origin).

Are Richie and Arrow boy or girl names?

Richie is primarily a boy name. Arrow is primarily a boy name.