Nathan vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nathan

Boy #62 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he gave"

Origin: Hebrew

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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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Nathan Rank #62

Richard Rank #232

Nathan is more popular, ranked #62 vs #232 for Richard.

Is Nathan or Richard more popular?

Nathan is more popular, ranked #62 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Nathan and Richard mean?

Nathan means "he gave" (Hebrew origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Nathan and Richard boy or girl names?

Nathan is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.