Juan vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Juan

Boy #137 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Spanish Latin American Filipino

✓ 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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Juan Rank #137

Richard Rank #232

Juan is more popular, ranked #137 vs #232 for Richard.

Is Juan or Richard more popular?

Juan is more popular, ranked #137 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Juan and Richard mean?

Juan means "gift of God" (Hebrew origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Juan and Richard boy or girl names?

Juan is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.