Paul vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Paul

Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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Paul Rank #264

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #264 for Paul.

Is Paul or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Paul at #264 in the United States.

What do Paul and Richard mean?

Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Paul and Richard boy or girl names?

Paul is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.