Embry vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Embry

Boy #9,542 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"industrious ruler"

Origin: Germanic Amalric

English American

✓ 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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Embry Rank #9,542

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #9542 for Embry.

Is Embry or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Embry at #9542 in the United States.

What do Embry and Richard mean?

Embry means "industrious ruler" (Germanic Amalric origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Embry and Richard boy or girl names?

Embry is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.