Hayden vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hayden

Boy #154 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"hay valley, hedged valley"

Origin: Old English

American English

✓ 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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Hayden Rank #154

Richard Rank #232

Hayden is more popular, ranked #154 vs #232 for Richard.

Is Hayden or Richard more popular?

Hayden is more popular, ranked #154 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Hayden and Richard mean?

Hayden means "hay valley, hedged valley" (Old English origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Hayden and Richard boy or girl names?

Hayden is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.