Ritchie vs Hays

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

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Boy #4,204 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"hedged enclosure"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Ritchie Rank #4,272

Hays Rank #4,204

Hays is more popular, ranked #4204 vs #4272 for Ritchie.

Is Ritchie or Hays more popular?

Hays is more popular, ranked #4204 compared to Ritchie at #4272 in the United States.

What do Ritchie and Hays mean?

Ritchie means "brave ruler, powerful leader" (Old High German ric + hard origin). Hays means "hedged enclosure" (Old English origin).

Are Ritchie and Hays boy or girl names?

Ritchie is primarily a boy name. Hays is primarily a boy name.