Henley vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Henley

Boy #1,876 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the high woodland clearing"

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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Henley Rank #1,876

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #1876 for Henley.

Is Henley or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Henley at #1876 in the United States.

What do Henley and Richard mean?

Henley means "from the high woodland clearing" (Old English origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Henley and Richard boy or girl names?

Henley is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.