Gardner vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gardner

Boy #4,644 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"keeper of the garden, gardener"

Origin: Old French/English

English American

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Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

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Gardner Rank #4,644

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #4644 for Gardner.

Is Gardner or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Gardner at #4644 in the United States.

What do Gardner and Richard mean?

Gardner means "keeper of the garden, gardener" (Old French/English origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Gardner and Richard boy or girl names?

Gardner is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.