Harlow vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Harlow

Boy #1,249 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"grey hill, army hill"

Origin: Old English har + hlaw

English American

✓ 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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Harlow Rank #1,249

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #1249 for Harlow.

Is Harlow or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Harlow at #1249 in the United States.

What do Harlow and Richard mean?

Harlow means "grey hill, army hill" (Old English har + hlaw origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Harlow and Richard boy or girl names?

Harlow is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.