Prince vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Prince

Boy #404 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"royal son; prince"

Origin: Latin

English American African-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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Prince Rank #404

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #404 for Prince.

Is Prince or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Prince at #404 in the United States.

What do Prince and Richard mean?

Prince means "royal son; prince" (Latin origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Prince and Richard boy or girl names?

Prince is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.