Ritchie vs Ryle

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 #4,140 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rye meadow"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Ritchie Rank #4,272

Ryle Rank #4,140

Ryle is more popular, ranked #4140 vs #4272 for Ritchie.

Is Ritchie or Ryle more popular?

Ryle is more popular, ranked #4140 compared to Ritchie at #4272 in the United States.

What do Ritchie and Ryle mean?

Ritchie means "brave ruler, powerful leader" (Old High German ric + hard origin). Ryle means "rye meadow" (Old English origin).

Are Ritchie and Ryle boy or girl names?

Ritchie is primarily a boy name. Ryle is primarily a boy name.