Hunter vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hunter

Boy #128 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who hunts"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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12 High Risk

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Hunter Rank #128

Richard Rank #232

Hunter is more popular, ranked #128 vs #232 for Richard.

Is Hunter or Richard more popular?

Hunter is more popular, ranked #128 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Hunter and Richard mean?

Hunter means "one who hunts" (Old English origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Hunter and Richard boy or girl names?

Hunter is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.