Arnold vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arnold

Boy #1,694 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"eagle power, eagle ruler"

Origin: Germanic

German English American Flemish

✓ 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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Arnold Rank #1,694

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #1694 for Arnold.

Is Arnold or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Arnold at #1694 in the United States.

What do Arnold and Richard mean?

Arnold means "eagle power, eagle ruler" (Germanic origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Arnold and Richard boy or girl names?

Arnold is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.