Jeff vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jeff

Boy #2,932 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"divine peace, God's peace"

Origin: Germanic

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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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Jeff Rank #2,932

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #2932 for Jeff.

Is Jeff or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Jeff at #2932 in the United States.

What do Jeff and Richard mean?

Jeff means "divine peace, God's peace" (Germanic origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Jeff and Richard boy or girl names?

Jeff is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.