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Quentin vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English French German Spanish Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#232
Total SSA Count
1,539
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Quentin Rank #789
Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #789 for Quentin.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Quentin or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Quentin at #789 in the United States.

What do Quentin and Richard mean?

Quentin means "fifth, born fifth" (Latin origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Quentin and Richard boy or girl names?

Quentin is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.

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