Richie vs Flint

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Richie

Boy #1,791 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"brave ruler, strong king"

Origin: Old High German Ricohard (ric + hard)

Cultural Roots

English American Irish Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #1,791
Total SSA Count: 91
Syllables: 2
Formality: Casual

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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Flint

Boy #1,981 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"hard grey quartz, fire-making stone"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #1,981
Total SSA Count: 79
Syllables: 1
Formality: Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Richie Rank #1,791

Flint Rank #1,981

Richie is more popular, ranked #1791 vs #1981 for Flint.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Richie or Flint more popular?

Richie is more popular, ranked #1791 compared to Flint at #1981 in the United States.

What do Richie and Flint mean?

Richie means "brave ruler, strong king" (Old High German Ricohard (ric + hard) origin). Flint means "hard grey quartz, fire-making stone" (Old English origin).

Are Richie and Flint boy or girl names?

Richie is primarily a boy name. Flint is primarily a boy name.

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