Brantley vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brantley

Boy #481 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Brandon's woodland clearing"

Origin: Old English

American Southern American

✓ 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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Brantley Rank #481

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #481 for Brantley.

Is Brantley or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Brantley at #481 in the United States.

What do Brantley and Richard mean?

Brantley means "Brandon's woodland clearing" (Old English origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Brantley and Richard boy or girl names?

Brantley is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.