Jackson vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jackson

Boy #35 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Jack"

Origin: English patronymic surname

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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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Jackson Rank #35

Richard Rank #232

Jackson is more popular, ranked #35 vs #232 for Richard.

Is Jackson or Richard more popular?

Jackson is more popular, ranked #35 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Jackson and Richard mean?

Jackson means "son of Jack" (English patronymic surname origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Jackson and Richard boy or girl names?

Jackson is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.