Reece vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Reece

Boy #455 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"enthusiasm, ardent"

Origin: Old Welsh

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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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Reece Rank #455

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #455 for Reece.

Is Reece or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Reece at #455 in the United States.

What do Reece and Richard mean?

Reece means "enthusiasm, ardent" (Old Welsh origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Reece and Richard boy or girl names?

Reece is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.