Clinton vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clinton

Boy #1,935 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"hilltop estate"

Origin: Old English

American English

✓ 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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Clinton Rank #1,935

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #1935 for Clinton.

Is Clinton or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Clinton at #1935 in the United States.

What do Clinton and Richard mean?

Clinton means "hilltop estate" (Old English origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Clinton and Richard boy or girl names?

Clinton is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.