Henderson vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Henderson

Boy #2,087 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Hendry (Henry)"

Origin: Scottish

Scottish English American Caribbean

✓ 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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Henderson Rank #2,087

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #2087 for Henderson.

Is Henderson or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Henderson at #2087 in the United States.

What do Henderson and Richard mean?

Henderson means "son of Hendry (Henry)" (Scottish origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Henderson and Richard boy or girl names?

Henderson is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.