Arch vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arch

Boy #3,224 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"truly brave, genuinely bold"

Origin: Germanic

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✓ 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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Arch Rank #3,224

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #3224 for Arch.

Is Arch or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Arch at #3224 in the United States.

What do Arch and Richard mean?

Arch means "truly brave, genuinely bold" (Germanic origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Arch and Richard boy or girl names?

Arch is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.