Ritchie vs Jim

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 #4,434 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"supplanter, one who grabs the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Scottish

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Ritchie Rank #4,272

Jim Rank #4,434

Ritchie is more popular, ranked #4272 vs #4434 for Jim.

Is Ritchie or Jim more popular?

Ritchie is more popular, ranked #4272 compared to Jim at #4434 in the United States.

What do Ritchie and Jim mean?

Ritchie means "brave ruler, powerful leader" (Old High German ric + hard origin). Jim means "supplanter, one who grabs the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ritchie and Jim boy or girl names?

Ritchie is primarily a boy name. Jim is primarily a boy name.