Harlan vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Harlan

Boy #668 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rocky land, stony ground"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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12 High Risk

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Harlan Rank #668

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #668 for Harlan.

Is Harlan or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Harlan at #668 in the United States.

What do Harlan and Richard mean?

Harlan means "rocky land, stony ground" (Old English origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Harlan and Richard boy or girl names?

Harlan is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.