Harry vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Harry

Boy #780 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"home ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English British American Welsh

24 High Risk

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Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

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Harry Rank #780

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #780 for Harry.

Is Harry or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Harry at #780 in the United States.

What do Harry and Richard mean?

Harry means "home ruler" (Germanic origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Harry and Richard boy or girl names?

Harry is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.