Ritchie vs Brad

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ritchie

Boy #4,272 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"brave ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Old High German ric + hard

English American Scottish

✓ All Clear

Boy #4,135 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"broad valley, wide clearing"

Origin: Old English brad

English American

✓ All Clear

Ritchie Rank #4,272

Brad Rank #4,135

Brad is more popular, ranked #4135 vs #4272 for Ritchie.

Is Ritchie or Brad more popular?

Brad is more popular, ranked #4135 compared to Ritchie at #4272 in the United States.

What do Ritchie and Brad mean?

Ritchie means "brave ruler, powerful leader" (Old High German ric + hard origin). Brad means "broad valley, wide clearing" (Old English brad origin).

Are Ritchie and Brad boy or girl names?

Ritchie is primarily a boy name. Brad is primarily a boy name.