Rita vs Gretchen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rita

Girl #1,399 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pearl"

Origin: Latin via Greek

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Girl #3,569 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pearl"

Origin: Greek via Latin (via Margaret)

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Rita Rank #1,399

Gretchen Rank #3,569

Rita is more popular, ranked #1399 vs #3569 for Gretchen.

Is Rita or Gretchen more popular?

Rita is more popular, ranked #1399 compared to Gretchen at #3569 in the United States.

What do Rita and Gretchen mean?

Rita means "pearl" (Latin via Greek origin). Gretchen means "pearl" (Greek via Latin (via Margaret) origin).

Are Rita and Gretchen boy or girl names?

Rita is primarily a girl name. Gretchen is primarily a girl name.