Richie vs Dan

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 #1,931 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"judge"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew American Scandinavian

✓ All Clear

Richie Rank #1,791

Dan Rank #1,931

Richie is more popular, ranked #1791 vs #1931 for Dan.

Is Richie or Dan more popular?

Richie is more popular, ranked #1791 compared to Dan at #1931 in the United States.

What do Richie and Dan mean?

Richie means "brave ruler, strong king" (Old High German Ricohard (ric + hard) origin). Dan means "judge" (Hebrew origin).

Are Richie and Dan boy or girl names?

Richie is primarily a boy name. Dan is primarily a boy name.