Emmett vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emmett

Boy #119 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong, mighty"

Origin: Old English

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✓ All Clear

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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12 High Risk

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Emmett Rank #119

Richard Rank #232

Emmett is more popular, ranked #119 vs #232 for Richard.

Is Emmett or Richard more popular?

Emmett is more popular, ranked #119 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Emmett and Richard mean?

Emmett means "strong, mighty" (Old English origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Emmett and Richard boy or girl names?

Emmett is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.