Berkeley vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Berkeley

Boy #15,488 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"birch tree clearing"

Origin: Old English

English American

✓ 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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Berkeley Rank #15,488

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #15488 for Berkeley.

Is Berkeley or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Berkeley at #15488 in the United States.

What do Berkeley and Richard mean?

Berkeley means "birch tree clearing" (Old English origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Berkeley and Richard boy or girl names?

Berkeley is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.