Fletcher vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fletcher

Girl #6,296 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"arrow maker, one who makes arrows"

Origin: Old French fleche

English American British Scottish

✓ 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 #6,296

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #6296 for Fletcher.

Is Fletcher or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Fletcher at #6296 in the United States.

What do Fletcher and Richard mean?

Fletcher means "arrow maker, one who makes arrows" (Old French fleche origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Fletcher and Richard boy or girl names?

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