Jess vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jess

Boy #4,646 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God exists, God is"

Origin: Hebrew

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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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Jess Rank #4,646

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #4646 for Jess.

Is Jess or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Jess at #4646 in the United States.

What do Jess and Richard mean?

Jess means "God exists, God is" (Hebrew origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Jess and Richard boy or girl names?

Jess is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.