Enrique vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Enrique

Boy #546 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"home ruler"

Origin: Germanic

Spanish Latin American Filipino

✓ 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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Enrique Rank #546

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #546 for Enrique.

Is Enrique or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Enrique at #546 in the United States.

What do Enrique and Richard mean?

Enrique means "home ruler" (Germanic origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Enrique and Richard boy or girl names?

Enrique is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.