Judah vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Judah

Boy #179 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"praised, thankful"

Origin: Hebrew

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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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Judah Rank #179

Richard Rank #232

Judah is more popular, ranked #179 vs #232 for Richard.

Is Judah or Richard more popular?

Judah is more popular, ranked #179 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Judah and Richard mean?

Judah means "praised, thankful" (Hebrew origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Judah and Richard boy or girl names?

Judah is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.