Erich vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Erich

Boy #5,905 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"eternal ruler, ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse via Germanic

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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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Erich Rank #5,905

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #5905 for Erich.

Is Erich or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Erich at #5905 in the United States.

What do Erich and Richard mean?

Erich means "eternal ruler, ever powerful" (Old Norse via Germanic origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Erich and Richard boy or girl names?

Erich is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.