Jean vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jean

Boy #1,141 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via French

French Scottish Belgian Swiss

15 High Risk

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Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

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Jean Rank #1,141

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #1141 for Jean.

Is Jean or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Jean at #1141 in the United States.

What do Jean and Richard mean?

Jean means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via French origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Jean and Richard boy or girl names?

Jean is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.