Dan vs Richie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dan

Boy #1,931 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"judge"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,931
Total SSA Count
82
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Danny

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Richie

Boy #1,791 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"brave ruler, strong king"

Origin: Old High German Ricohard (ric + hard)

Cultural Roots

English American Irish Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,791
Total SSA Count
91
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Rich, Ricky

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Dan Rank #1,931
Richie Rank #1,791

Richie is more popular, ranked #1791 vs #1931 for Dan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dan ___

  • Dan James
  • Dan Lee
  • Dan Allen
  • Dan Scott
  • Dan Wayne
  • Dan Michael

Richie ___

  • Richie James
  • Richie Thomas
  • Richie John
  • Richie Paul
  • Richie Lee
  • Richie Dean

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dan

Tom Sam Ben Kate Anne

If you choose Richie

Tommy Bobby Johnny Susie Ronnie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dan or Richie more popular?

Richie is more popular, ranked #1791 compared to Dan at #1931 in the United States.

What do Dan and Richie mean?

Dan means "judge" (Hebrew origin). Richie means "brave ruler, strong king" (Old High German Ricohard (ric + hard) origin).

Are Dan and Richie boy or girl names?

Dan is primarily a boy name. Richie is primarily a boy name.

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