James vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

James

Girl #2,583 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"holder of the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Irish Scottish

✓ 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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James Rank #2,583

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #2583 for James.

Is James or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to James at #2583 in the United States.

What do James and Richard mean?

James means "holder of the heel" (Hebrew origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are James and Richard boy or girl names?

James is primarily a girl name. Richard is primarily a boy name.