Garrett vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Garrett

Boy #563 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"spear strength, brave with the spear"

Origin: Germanic

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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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Garrett Rank #563

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #563 for Garrett.

Is Garrett or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Garrett at #563 in the United States.

What do Garrett and Richard mean?

Garrett means "spear strength, brave with the spear" (Germanic origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Garrett and Richard boy or girl names?

Garrett is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.