Nash vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nash

Boy #240 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"at the ash tree"

Origin: Old English

American English

✓ 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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Nash Rank #240

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #240 for Nash.

Is Nash or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Nash at #240 in the United States.

What do Nash and Richard mean?

Nash means "at the ash tree" (Old English origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Nash and Richard boy or girl names?

Nash is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.