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Hagan vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hagan

Boy #3,841 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"descendant of fire, young warrior"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,841
Total SSA Count
29
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English French German Spanish Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#232
Total SSA Count
1,539
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Hagan Rank #3,841
Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #3841 for Hagan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hagan or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Hagan at #3841 in the United States.

What do Hagan and Richard mean?

Hagan means "descendant of fire, young warrior" (Irish Gaelic origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Hagan and Richard boy or girl names?

Hagan is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.

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