Michael vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Michael

Boy #18 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"who resembles God"

Origin: Hebrew

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✓ 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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Michael Rank #18

Richard Rank #232

Michael is more popular, ranked #18 vs #232 for Richard.

Is Michael or Richard more popular?

Michael is more popular, ranked #18 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Michael and Richard mean?

Michael means "who resembles God" (Hebrew origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Michael and Richard boy or girl names?

Michael is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.