King vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

King

Boy #343 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king, ruler, monarch"

Origin: Old English

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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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King Rank #343

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #343 for King.

Is King or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to King at #343 in the United States.

What do King and Richard mean?

King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are King and Richard boy or girl names?

King is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.