Harris vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Harris

Boy #1,322 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Harry, home ruler"

Origin: English

English American Scottish

✓ 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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Harris Rank #1,322

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #1322 for Harris.

Is Harris or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Harris at #1322 in the United States.

What do Harris and Richard mean?

Harris means "son of Harry, home ruler" (English origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Harris and Richard boy or girl names?

Harris is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.