Hughes vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hughes

Boy #4,901 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"mind, intellect, spirit"

Origin: Germanic

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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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Hughes Rank #4,901

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #4901 for Hughes.

Is Hughes or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Hughes at #4901 in the United States.

What do Hughes and Richard mean?

Hughes means "mind, intellect, spirit" (Germanic origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Hughes and Richard boy or girl names?

Hughes is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.