Kay vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kay

Boy #6,417 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rejoice; pure"

Origin: Latin

English American Welsh

✓ 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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Kay Rank #6,417

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #6417 for Kay.

Is Kay or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Kay at #6417 in the United States.

What do Kay and Richard mean?

Kay means "rejoice; pure" (Latin origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Kay and Richard boy or girl names?

Kay is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.