Egan vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Egan

Boy #4,015 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little fire"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

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Egan Rank #4,015

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #4015 for Egan.

Is Egan or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Egan at #4015 in the United States.

What do Egan and Richard mean?

Egan means "little fire" (Irish Gaelic origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Egan and Richard boy or girl names?

Egan is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.