Andy vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Andy

Boy #489 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"manly, brave"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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12 High Risk

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Andy Rank #489

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #489 for Andy.

Is Andy or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Andy at #489 in the United States.

What do Andy and Richard mean?

Andy means "manly, brave" (Greek origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Andy and Richard boy or girl names?

Andy is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.