Heath vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Heath

Boy #852 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"heathland, open moorland"

Origin: Old English

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✓ 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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Heath Rank #852

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #852 for Heath.

Is Heath or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Heath at #852 in the United States.

What do Heath and Richard mean?

Heath means "heathland, open moorland" (Old English origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Heath and Richard boy or girl names?

Heath is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.