Don vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Don

Boy #1,797 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"world ruler"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

English Scottish American Irish

✓ 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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Don Rank #1,797

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #1797 for Don.

Is Don or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Don at #1797 in the United States.

What do Don and Richard mean?

Don means "world ruler" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Don and Richard boy or girl names?

Don is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.