Fox vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fox

Boy #1,113 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"the fox, cunning animal"

Origin: Old English

English American

✓ 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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Fox Rank #1,113

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #1113 for Fox.

Is Fox or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Fox at #1113 in the United States.

What do Fox and Richard mean?

Fox means "the fox, cunning animal" (Old English origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Fox and Richard boy or girl names?

Fox is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.