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Reichen

♂ Boy

Pronounced RYE-kuhn /ˈraɪkən/Low

Meaning: Reichen is an uncommon modern name, most likely drawn from the German surname element Reich, 'realm' or 'rich,' or coined for its crisp sound. It gained a little notice as a first name in the two-thousands, and the route is uncertain.Low

In 30 seconds: Reichen is an uncommon modern name, likely from the German Reich or a coinage. It was never common and peaked in the two-thousands (said RYE-kuhn).
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Origin LowGerman, American
MeaningReichen is an uncommon modern name, most likely drawn from the German surname element Reich, 'realm' or 'rich,' or coined for its crisp sound. It gained a little notice as a first name in the two-thousands, and the route is uncertain.
U.S. rank (2013)#13633 ↘ Falling
2013 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2006
Total births (all-time)≈ 72

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200620032013

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Reichen is an uncommon modern name, best read as drawn from the German surname element Reich, 'realm' or 'rich,' or simply coined for its sound. It saw a little use as a first name in the two-thousands; its precise origin is uncertain, which we note.

It was always rare, given to only about sixteen boys a year even at its peak in the two-thousands. A boy named Reichen then is still young today.

Did you know? Reichen has a clean, surname-like sound; it echoes the German element Reich, 'realm' or 'rich,' and reads as a fresh modern first name.
Overall data confidence 27%
References - Reichen — Likely from German surname Reich / modern coinage; route uncertain

Variations

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Nicknames

ReichRyke

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Reichen mean?

It is an uncommon modern name, likely from the German element Reich or a coinage; the route is uncertain.

How do you pronounce Reichen?

It is said RYE-kuhn /ˈraɪkən/, two syllables with the stress on the first.

Is Reichen a boy or girl name?

Reichen is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Reichen?

It was always rare in the United States, given to only about sixteen boys a year at its peak in the two-thousands.

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