Dan vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dan

Boy #1,931 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"judge"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew American 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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Dan Rank #1,931

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #1931 for Dan.

Is Dan or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Dan at #1931 in the United States.

What do Dan and Richard mean?

Dan means "judge" (Hebrew origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Dan and Richard boy or girl names?

Dan is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.