Mace vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mace

Boy #2,832 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"heavy club weapon"

Origin: Old French

American English

✓ 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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Mace Rank #2,832

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #2832 for Mace.

Is Mace or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Mace at #2832 in the United States.

What do Mace and Richard mean?

Mace means "heavy club weapon" (Old French origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Mace and Richard boy or girl names?

Mace is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.