Clegg vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clegg

Boy #38,364 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"horsefly, gadfly"

Origin: Old Norse

English Scottish Scandinavian

✓ 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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Clegg Rank #38,364

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #38364 for Clegg.

Is Clegg or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Clegg at #38364 in the United States.

What do Clegg and Richard mean?

Clegg means "horsefly, gadfly" (Old Norse origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Clegg and Richard boy or girl names?

Clegg is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.