Allen vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Allen

Boy #574 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome, cheerful"

Origin: Celtic

English Scottish Irish Welsh

✓ 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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Allen Rank #574

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #574 for Allen.

Is Allen or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Allen at #574 in the United States.

What do Allen and Richard mean?

Allen means "handsome, cheerful" (Celtic origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Allen and Richard boy or girl names?

Allen is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.