Judson vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Judson

Boy #957 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Judd"

Origin: English

American English

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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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Judson Rank #957

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #957 for Judson.

Is Judson or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Judson at #957 in the United States.

What do Judson and Richard mean?

Judson means "son of Judd" (English origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Judson and Richard boy or girl names?

Judson is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.