Casper vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Casper

Boy #881 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"treasurer, keeper of treasure"

Origin: Persian

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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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Casper Rank #881

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #881 for Casper.

Is Casper or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Casper at #881 in the United States.

What do Casper and Richard mean?

Casper means "treasurer, keeper of treasure" (Persian origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Casper and Richard boy or girl names?

Casper is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.