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Hazen vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

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Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#232
Total SSA Count
1,539
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Hazen Rank #1,728
Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #1728 for Hazen.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hazen or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Hazen at #1728 in the United States.

What do Hazen and Richard mean?

Hazen means "from the hazel tree settlement" (Old English origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Hazen and Richard boy or girl names?

Hazen is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.

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