Ike vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ike

Boy #2,970 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"short form of Isaac"

Origin: Hebrew

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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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Ike Rank #2,970

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #2970 for Ike.

Is Ike or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Ike at #2970 in the United States.

What do Ike and Richard mean?

Ike means "short form of Isaac" (Hebrew origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Ike and Richard boy or girl names?

Ike is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.