Brent vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brent

Boy #1,658 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"high place, hill top"

Origin: Celtic

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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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Brent Rank #1,658

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #1658 for Brent.

Is Brent or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Brent at #1658 in the United States.

What do Brent and Richard mean?

Brent means "high place, hill top" (Celtic origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Brent and Richard boy or girl names?

Brent is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.