Ben vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ben

Boy #802 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand"

Origin: Hebrew

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✓ All Clear

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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12 High Risk

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Ben Rank #802

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #802 for Ben.

Is Ben or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Ben at #802 in the United States.

What do Ben and Richard mean?

Ben means "short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand" (Hebrew origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Ben and Richard boy or girl names?

Ben is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.