Ethan vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ethan

Boy #19 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"permanent, long-lived"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Jewish Christian

✓ 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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Ethan Rank #19

Richard Rank #232

Ethan is more popular, ranked #19 vs #232 for Richard.

Is Ethan or Richard more popular?

Ethan is more popular, ranked #19 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Ethan and Richard mean?

Ethan means "permanent, long-lived" (Hebrew origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Ethan and Richard boy or girl names?

Ethan is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.