Fern vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fern

Boy #5,858 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"fern plant (feathery frond)"

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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Fern Rank #5,858

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #5858 for Fern.

Is Fern or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Fern at #5858 in the United States.

What do Fern and Richard mean?

Fern means "fern plant (feathery frond)" (Old English origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Fern and Richard boy or girl names?

Fern is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.