Henri vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Henri

Boy #1,593 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"home ruler, lord of the house"

Origin: Old High German

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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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Henri Rank #1,593

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #1593 for Henri.

Is Henri or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Henri at #1593 in the United States.

What do Henri and Richard mean?

Henri means "home ruler, lord of the house" (Old High German origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Henri and Richard boy or girl names?

Henri is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.