Jason vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jason

Boy #148 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"healer, to heal"

Origin: Greek Iason

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Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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12 High Risk

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Jason Rank #148

Richard Rank #232

Jason is more popular, ranked #148 vs #232 for Richard.

Is Jason or Richard more popular?

Jason is more popular, ranked #148 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Jason and Richard mean?

Jason means "healer, to heal" (Greek Iason origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Jason and Richard boy or girl names?

Jason is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.