Perry vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Perry

Boy #1,243 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pear tree"

Origin: Old English pirige

English Welsh American

✓ All Clear

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

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Perry Rank #1,243

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #1243 for Perry.

Is Perry or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Perry at #1243 in the United States.

What do Perry and Richard mean?

Perry means "pear tree" (Old English pirige origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Perry and Richard boy or girl names?

Perry is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.