Fletcher vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fletcher

Boy #565 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"arrow maker"

Origin: Old French via Middle English

English Scottish American

✓ 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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Fletcher Rank #565

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #565 for Fletcher.

Is Fletcher or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Fletcher at #565 in the United States.

What do Fletcher and Richard mean?

Fletcher means "arrow maker" (Old French via Middle English origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Fletcher and Richard boy or girl names?

Fletcher is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.