Felix vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Felix

Boy #177 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"happy, fortunate"

Origin: Latin

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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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Felix Rank #177

Richard Rank #232

Felix is more popular, ranked #177 vs #232 for Richard.

Is Felix or Richard more popular?

Felix is more popular, ranked #177 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Felix and Richard mean?

Felix means "happy, fortunate" (Latin origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Felix and Richard boy or girl names?

Felix is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.