Giles vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Giles

Boy #5,104 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"young goat"

Origin: Greek (aigidion)

English French Medieval European

✓ 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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Giles Rank #5,104

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #5104 for Giles.

Is Giles or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Giles at #5104 in the United States.

What do Giles and Richard mean?

Giles means "young goat" (Greek (aigidion) origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Giles and Richard boy or girl names?

Giles is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.