Mathias vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mathias

Boy #338 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"gift of God, gift of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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Mathias Rank #338

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #338 for Mathias.

Is Mathias or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Mathias at #338 in the United States.

What do Mathias and Richard mean?

Mathias means "gift of God, gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Mathias and Richard boy or girl names?

Mathias is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.