Burton vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Burton

Boy #5,080 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the borough farm"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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12 High Risk

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Burton Rank #5,080

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #5080 for Burton.

Is Burton or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Burton at #5080 in the United States.

What do Burton and Richard mean?

Burton means "from the borough farm" (Old English origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Burton and Richard boy or girl names?

Burton is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.