Pierre vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Pierre

Boy #1,252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek via French

French European Canadian

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Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

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Pierre Rank #1,252

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #1252 for Pierre.

Is Pierre or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Pierre at #1252 in the United States.

What do Pierre and Richard mean?

Pierre means "rock, stone" (Greek via French origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Pierre and Richard boy or girl names?

Pierre is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.