Allan vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Allan

Boy #854 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rock, harmony"

Origin: Celtic/Brythonic

Scottish English French American

✓ 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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Allan Rank #854

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #854 for Allan.

Is Allan or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Allan at #854 in the United States.

What do Allan and Richard mean?

Allan means "rock, harmony" (Celtic/Brythonic origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Allan and Richard boy or girl names?

Allan is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.