Richie vs Stephan

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 #1,726 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Greek

German French English Scandinavian

✓ All Clear

Richie Rank #1,791

Stephan Rank #1,726

Stephan is more popular, ranked #1726 vs #1791 for Richie.

Is Richie or Stephan more popular?

Stephan is more popular, ranked #1726 compared to Richie at #1791 in the United States.

What do Richie and Stephan mean?

Richie means "brave ruler, strong king" (Old High German Ricohard (ric + hard) origin). Stephan means "crown, wreath" (Greek origin).

Are Richie and Stephan boy or girl names?

Richie is primarily a boy name. Stephan is primarily a boy name.