Hyrum vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hyrum

Boy #2,693 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"exalted brother, my brother is high"

Origin: Hebrew

American Mormon/LDS English

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Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

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Hyrum Rank #2,693

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #2693 for Hyrum.

Is Hyrum or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Hyrum at #2693 in the United States.

What do Hyrum and Richard mean?

Hyrum means "exalted brother, my brother is high" (Hebrew origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Hyrum and Richard boy or girl names?

Hyrum is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.