Jack vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jack

Boy #15 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"supplanter"

Origin: Hebrew

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✓ All Clear

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

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Jack Rank #15

Richard Rank #232

Jack is more popular, ranked #15 vs #232 for Richard.

Is Jack or Richard more popular?

Jack is more popular, ranked #15 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Jack and Richard mean?

Jack means "supplanter" (Hebrew origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Jack and Richard boy or girl names?

Jack is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.