Ritchie vs Denny

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ritchie

Boy #4,272 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"brave ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Old High German ric + hard

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #4,272
Total SSA Count: 25
Syllables: 2
Formality: Casual

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Maxson Priest Keondre Phenix

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Denny

Boy #4,471 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"follower of Dionysus (god of wine)"

Origin: Greek via Latin

Cultural Roots

American English Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #4,471
Total SSA Count: 23
Syllables: 2
Formality: Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Jayco Kelson Jettsen Caisyn

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Popularity Comparison

Ritchie Rank #4,272

Denny Rank #4,471

Ritchie is more popular, ranked #4272 vs #4471 for Denny.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ritchie or Denny more popular?

Ritchie is more popular, ranked #4272 compared to Denny at #4471 in the United States.

What do Ritchie and Denny mean?

Ritchie means "brave ruler, powerful leader" (Old High German ric + hard origin). Denny means "follower of Dionysus (god of wine)" (Greek via Latin origin).

Are Ritchie and Denny boy or girl names?

Ritchie is primarily a boy name. Denny is primarily a boy name.

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