Nils vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nils

Boy #4,894 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek (Nikolaos)

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Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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Nils Rank #4,894

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #4894 for Nils.

Is Nils or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Nils at #4894 in the United States.

What do Nils and Richard mean?

Nils means "victory of the people" (Greek (Nikolaos) origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Nils and Richard boy or girl names?

Nils is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.