Richie vs Fred

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 #1,686 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Old High German

English German American Scandinavian French

✓ All Clear

Richie Rank #1,791

Fred Rank #1,686

Fred is more popular, ranked #1686 vs #1791 for Richie.

Is Richie or Fred more popular?

Fred is more popular, ranked #1686 compared to Richie at #1791 in the United States.

What do Richie and Fred mean?

Richie means "brave ruler, strong king" (Old High German Ricohard (ric + hard) origin). Fred means "peaceful ruler" (Old High German origin).

Are Richie and Fred boy or girl names?

Richie is primarily a boy name. Fred is primarily a boy name.