Edmund vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Edmund

Boy #1,184 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"prosperity protector"

Origin: Old English

English Scottish American Polish

✓ 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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Edmund Rank #1,184

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #1184 for Edmund.

Is Edmund or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Edmund at #1184 in the United States.

What do Edmund and Richard mean?

Edmund means "prosperity protector" (Old English origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Edmund and Richard boy or girl names?

Edmund is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.