Holland vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Holland

Boy #1,561 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wooded land"

Origin: Old Dutch

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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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Holland Rank #1,561

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #1561 for Holland.

Is Holland or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Holland at #1561 in the United States.

What do Holland and Richard mean?

Holland means "wooded land" (Old Dutch origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Holland and Richard boy or girl names?

Holland is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.