Alexander vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alexander

Boy #27 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek alexein and aner

Greek English Russian Scottish German

✓ All Clear

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

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Alexander Rank #27

Richard Rank #232

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 vs #232 for Richard.

Is Alexander or Richard more popular?

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Alexander and Richard mean?

Alexander means "defender of men" (Greek alexein and aner origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Alexander and Richard boy or girl names?

Alexander is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.