Percy vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Percy

Boy #1,256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Percy (Norman place name)"

Origin: Norman French

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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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Percy Rank #1,256

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #1256 for Percy.

Is Percy or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Percy at #1256 in the United States.

What do Percy and Richard mean?

Percy means "from Percy (Norman place name)" (Norman French origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Percy and Richard boy or girl names?

Percy is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.